Tofu with Black Bean Sauce - 豉汁豆腐

Name: Tofu with Black Bean Sauce - 豉汁豆腐
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound firm tofu ((450g)); 3 tablespoons oil ((divided)); 2 cloves garlic ((minced)); 2 tablespoons fermented black beans ((rinsed)); 2 scallions ((cut into large pieces, whites and greens separated)); 3 dried or fresh red chilies ((deseeded and chopped, optional)); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; ½ tablespoon light soy sauce; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch ((dissolved in 2 tablespoons water))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Tofu with Black Bean Sauce is one of my go-to dishes for vegetarian/vegan guests, or for the occasional meatless Monday. Trust me, you won't miss the meat.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:49:36 GMT