Spicy Cold Tofu (Liangban Dofu)
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Spicy Cold Tofu (Liangban Dofu)
Description
This dish uses soft or silken tofu carefully removed from its packaging and sliced into thick segments. The sauce blends spicy bean paste with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and scallions to create a balanced topping. Century eggs, if used, are arranged around the tofu for added depth in flavor and texture.
The overall effect is cool and silky tofu enhanced by a spicy, umami-rich sauce with aromatic garlic and scallion notes. The dish is typically served chilled, making it light and refreshing.
It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. Adding chopped cilantro or Thai basil allows customization of fresh herbal flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon bean paste spicy
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons scallion (chopped)
- 1 pound silken tofu (or soft tofu)
- 1-2 century eggs (also known as thousand-year-old eggs; peeled and cut into small wedges, optional)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro and/or Thai basil, optional, chopped
Instructions
- Put the soy sauce, bean paste, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Add half the garlic and half the scallions. Mix it all together.
- Carefully remove the silken tofu from the package. First, slice the plastic around the block of tofu, and then use a paring knife to separate the tofu from the sides of the box. Then turn it over onto the serving bowl. Slice the tofu crosswise into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) thick slices. If using, arrange the pieces of century egg around the tofu.
- Drizzle the sauce over the tofu, and garnish with the rest of the garlic and scallion on top. You can also garnish with a bit of chopped cilantro and/or Thai basil. Stir everything together at the table, and enjoy!
Notes
- Optional century eggs add a distinctive flavor contrast but can be omitted for a milder dish.
- Use silken or soft tofu for the best texture; handle gently to prevent breakage.
- Adjust the bean paste quantity to control spiciness according to preference.
- The nutrition information excludes optional ingredients like century eggs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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