Tofu with Black Beans

Name: Tofu with Black Beans
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1 pound) firm or extra-firm tofu; 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (page 207); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or water; 3 tablespoons peanut oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 4 or 5 small hot dried chiles, or to taste; 2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

December 14, 2011

If you’re a tofu fan, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to spice it up. This is one of the best. For a meatier texture, use the technique in step 1 of the previous recipe. For a bigger stir-fry, add some vegetables—red bell peppers are nice. Salted black beans are sold in supermarkets and in every Chinese store. They’re almost always soaked before being used.

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