Silk Tofu 1 box Cooked shrimp skin Appropriate amount
Chopped pepper Appropriate amount Green onion Appropriate amount
Edible oil Appropriate amount Light soy sauce Appropriate amount
Vinegar Appropriate amount Salt Appropriate amount
How to make cold tofu Illustration of how to make cold tofu 1

Step 1

What I bought was this kind of boxed tofu. Silk tofu is printed on the box. It is commonly sold in supermarkets. There are rectangular boxes of tofu with fat inside. The cooking methods are basically the same, they are all tofu with fat inside. Illustration of how to make cold tofu 2

Step 2

Because I bought it the day before and kept it in the refrigerator for a day, I steamed it for a few minutes. After the water boiled, I put it in and steamed it for 3-5 minutes. Because this tofu is too tender, it is difficult to blanch it. If you don't mind the shape, you can blanch it in boiling water for one minute and then drain it, but it will break easily. Illustration of how to make cold tofu 3

Step 3

There will be some water after steaming, be careful to control it dry. The kitchen paper I used absorbs the water. Then make cross marks on the tofu and cut into small pieces to make the tofu more flavorful. If you don’t care about the shape, it’s actually better to mash it directly. Illustration of how to make cold tofu 4

Step 4

Top with some chopped green onion, cooked shrimp skin and homemade chopped pepper.Illustration of how to make cold tofu 5

Step 5

Take a small bowl, mix one tablespoon of light soy sauce, one tablespoon of vinegar, and a little salt. Note that chopped pepper is salty, and cooked shrimp skin is also a little salty. Add the amount of salt as appropriate. If the taste is light, you don’t need to add salt, and light soy sauce is enough. Illustration of how to make cold tofu 6

Step 6

Pour the vinegar sauce over the tofu. Illustration of how to make cold tofu 7

Step 7

Heat the pot, pour a small amount of oil, half of the oil used for normal cooking is enough, heat until it bubbles slightly, then turn off the heat. Illustration of how to make cold tofu 8

Step 8

Let the oil dry for a minute before pouring it over the tofu. Just mix well at the end. Cooking tips for cold tofu

1. Because this kind of tofu is usually stored in the freezer and sold, if you have a weak stomach, it is recommended to steam it or blanch it in boiling water before serving it cold. 2. Because the chopped pepper is homemade and contains ginger, garlic and dried radish, I did not cut the ginger and garlic separately, only chopped green onion. The shrimp skin is cooked. I wash it a little and fry it dry. I just sprinkle a handful when mixing with noodles and cold dishes. It is very convenient. Adjust seasonings to your liking. 3. Why do you let the heated oil dry for a while? This way, the temperature of the oil will not be too high. First, it will not burn the chopped green onions. Second, you will not be afraid of touching the soy and vinegar water and splashing it and scalding yourself.