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Stir-Fried Chives with Dried Tofu

 Ingredients:

  • Chinese chives (– 200g (roughly 7 oz)
  • Dried tofu 150g (about 5 oz)
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Dried red chili peppers – 2 (optional, for heat)
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Sugar – ½ tsp
  • Cooking oil – 2 tbsp (preferably vegetable or peanut oil)
  • Sesame oil – a few drops (optional, for aroma)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
    • Chives: Rinse and dry the chives thoroughly. Cut them into 3-4 cm (1.5-inch) lengths.
    • Dried tofu: Slice the dried tofu into thin strips, about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) wide.
    • Garlic: Peel and finely chop the garlic.
    • If using dried red chili peppers, break them into halves or thirds to release some heat.
  2. Blanch the Chives (Optional):
    • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Briefly blanch the chives in the boiling water for about 10-15 seconds to preserve their green color and remove any potential bitterness. Drain immediately and set aside. (This step is optional and can be skipped if you prefer the chives to stay crispier.)
  3. Stir-Fry the Tofu:
    • Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and allow it to heat up.
    • Add the sliced dried tofu and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to become slightly crispy and golden. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  4. Cook the Chives:
    • In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil.
    • Add the minced garlic and dried red chili peppers (if using) to the oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    • Add the chives to the wok, and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, just until they start to wilt but remain bright green and slightly crisp.
  5. Combine Ingredients:
    • Return the dried tofu to the wok with the chives.
    • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and sugar. Stir well to evenly coat everything.
    • Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the tofu to absorb the seasonings.
  6. Final Touch:
    • Drizzle a few drops of sesame oil for an aromatic finish. Give it one final stir to combine.
  7. Serve:
    • Transfer to a plate and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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