Marinated Firm Tofu with Stir Fry Mustard Leaves

Tofu is one of my favourite food. There are a few kinds of tofu but my favourite is the firm white tofu.

It can be prepared in many ways: steamed, plain fried, marinated and fried are how I usually cook it.

Today, I am going to share with you a simple yet flavourful recipe of marinated firm tofu.

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Marinated firm tofu served with stir fry mustard leaves

Ingredients: Firm tofu, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, grated shallots or onions, white pepper powder, mustard leaves, salt, cooking oil.

1. Cut firm tofu to desired size.

2. In a bowl, put in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, grated shallots or onions and white pepper powder and mix well. Add in firm tofu and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

3. Wash and cut musturd leaves.

4. In a wok or pan, heat oil (about 2 -3 table spoons) and fry the firm tofu. Fry for about 5 minutes each side. Arrange the firm tofu at the centre of a plate.

5. Using the same wok, (add some cooking oil if it has been used up) and stir fry the mustard leaves.

6. Arrange the mustard leaves around to tofu.

It is a simple dish that can be served with rice or noodles.

Hope you'll try it and do let me know it you like it!

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