Tofu- steamed silken

Tofu- steamed silken

Ingredients

One of my favourite Kylie recipes
Serves 2 as entree

300g silken tofu

Dressing
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 tablespoon sliced spring onion
2 tablespoon chopped coriander stems
2 tablespoon kecap manis (or dark chinese soy)
2 tablespoon black vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ tablespoon light soy
¼ teaspoon chilli oil

2 tablespoon peanut oil
¼ cup coriander leaves
pinch sichuan pepper (or white pepper) and salt

Method

Cut tofu into rectangular pieces. Oil the top of a bamboo steamer and place the tofu pieces in the steamer. Steam for 8-10 mins with the lid on.

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.

Remove tofu and drain away any excess liquid.

Heat peanut oil until smoking.

Place the tofu on a plate in a single layer, pour the dressing over tofu, then carefully drizzle with hot oil.

Garnish with coriander, sichuan pepper and salt.

Chinese Pepper Steak

Pepper Steak

Pepper Steak
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak -- diagonally sliced Marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch (corn flour) 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons oil 4 cloves garlic -- chopped 2 teaspoons ginger root -- peeled, grated 2 scallions -- chopped 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion 2 green peppers -- sliced Directions: 1. Marinate steak for 15 minutes or more. Add oil to hot wok. 2. Swirl and stir fry garlic, ginger and scallions for 30 seconds. 3. With slotted spoon, reserving the marinade, add half the steak and stir fry for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining steak. 4. Add oil and stir fry onion and green peppers for 2 minutes. 5. Push vegetables to sides of wok. Add marinade to center of wok and stir until thickened and bubbly. 6. Blend in vegetables, add steak and heat thoroughly.