Five spice braised dried beans
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 |
Step 1
Wash the dried beans and set asideStep 2
Cut with a diagonal knife on one side, do not cut offStep 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.Step 4
Cut them all and put them on a plate for later useStep 5
The oil temperature is about 50%, and the prepared tofu is fried thoroughly.Step 6
If you like to eat something with a strong texture, you must fry it thoroughly.Step 7
Prepare all kinds of spices, put the spices except ginger into gauze bagsStep 8
In another pot, add a little oil and sauté the ginger slices until fragrantStep 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.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.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