Chinese Braised Tofu with Black Vinegar
Chinese Braised Tofu with Black Vinegar Recipe only There are many types of tofu and it a very popular ingredient in Asian cooking. You will also see it labeled as bean curd, made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. There are many health benefits to eating tofu, but it does need to be dressed up a bit. This recipe uses some fantastic Chinese ingredients to make this a great meal for the family or friends. INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons oil braised shiitake mushrooms, sliced small handful of Chinese pickled mustard greens or Vietnamese dua chua (comes in a seal plastic bag), sliced small handful pickled salted radish, sliced 2.5 cm piece peeled fresh ginger cut into very thin lengths 2 spring onions, sliced 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine 1 tablespoon kecap manis 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated palm sugar 1 cup (250 ml) homemade chicken stock 300 g firm tofu, cut into 6 cubes 1/2 Lebanese cucumber, finely sliced 1 teaspoo...