Dried tofu 20 yuan Ginger 6 tablets
Zanthoxylum bungeanum 2 grams Cinnamon 1 block
Fragrant leaves 3 tablets Star anise 2
Dry red chili pepper 3 Cumin 2 grams
Caoguo 1 Lao Kou 2
Lilac 1 Cardamom 1
Rock Sugar 40g Old soy sauce 1 hot pot spoon
Light soy sauce 3 hot pot spoons Thirteen Incense 3 spoons
Salt Appropriate amount Licorice 4 tablets
How to make five-spice braised dried beansIllustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 1

Step 1

Wash the dried beans and set aside Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 2

Step 2

Cut with a diagonal knife on one side, do not cut off Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 3

Step 3

Cut one side vertically. The dried tofu I bought this time was too thick and not tasty. I cut it in the middle, so one side is colored and the other side is white. You can choose the one with moderate thickness to save trouble. Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 4

Step 4

Cut them all and put them on a plate for later use Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 5

Step 5

The oil temperature is about 50%, and the prepared tofu is fried thoroughly. Illustration of how to make a delicious snack with five-spice braised dried beans 6

Step 6

If you like to eat something with a strong texture, you must fry it thoroughly. Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 7

Step 7

Prepare all kinds of spices, put the spices except ginger into gauze bags Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 8

Step 8

In another pot, add a little oil and sauté the ginger slices until fragrantIllustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 9

Step 9

Stir-fry the fried dried tofu together for a few times, then add the remaining liquid seasoning and enough water. The brine should be able to soak all the dried tofu, so the amount of water should not be too little. Then boil the pot for about 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it cool, then find a suitable container to soak it in. Because I don’t have a big pot at home, I poured the tofu and all the ingredients into the pressure cooker. Illustration of how to make delicious wine-drinking five-spice braised dried beans 10

Step 10

After inflating, press for 8 minutes, turn off the heat, after cooling, pour the gauze bag and brine into a container and put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate and taste. It can usually be eaten in about 24 hours. The more you soak it, the more flavorful it will be. You can taste the saltiness before soaking. If it feels bland, add more salt. This will vary from person to person. Illustration of how to make delicious snacks with spiced braised dried beans 11

Step 11

Use clean chopsticks when eating, and take as much as you can. In our family, this snack is also at the top of the list of snacks to go with drinks. The deep-fried dried tofu soaked in brine is very chewy and tasty. Of course, I don’t like eating fried tofu that is chewy. Just don't overdo it. Cooking tips for five-spice braised dried beans