Chinese Tofu With Spicy Chicken Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1into a mixing bowl shred 200 gm cooked chicken, add ½ tsp chicken powder, salt to taste and 1 tsp oil. Mix well together and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

step 2

• STEP 2.2in a small pan add 1 ltr of water and ½ tsp salt and bring to a boil.

step 3

• STEP 3.3add 230 gm tofu cut into bite size chunks and boil for 30 seconds.

step 4

• STEP 4.4using a slotted spoon or a sieve remove and drain the tofu. Keep aside.

step 5

• STEP 5.5in a wok heat 1 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp red peppercorns, 3 finely chopped red chillies and fry for a few seconds.

step 6

• STEP 6.6add the cooked marinated chicken and stir fry for 1 minute.

step 7

• STEP 7.7add 10 gm finely chopped ginger, 4 cloves finely chopped garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds.

step 8

• STEP 8.8at this stage add 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli oil and the blanched tofu pieces. Mix together gently and stir fry for a few seconds.

step 9

• STEP 9.9then add 50 ml boiling water or chicken stock and bring to a boil.

step 10

• STEP 10.10add 2 tbsp sichuan bean sauce, ½ tsp chicken powder and salt to taste.

step 11

• STEP 11.11stir and mix well to ensure that all ingredients are well combined without breaking the tofu pieces.

step 12

• STEP 12.12continue to boil for 1 minute.