This is not just another Chinese stir-fry you might already be familiar with. It’s pan-fried tofu with pumpkin puree, a comforting Cantonese homestyle dish I tasted at a local Chinese restaurant about a week ago and couldn’t stop thinking about. The golden tofu, creamy pumpkin purée, and gentle seafood notes immediately made me want to …
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is one of the most iconic dishes of Sichuan cuisine, celebrated for its fiery heat, bold flavors, and that unmistakable numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns. I first shared a version of this recipe a few years ago, but since then, I’ve refined it with two simple techniques: adding fermented black beans and …
I recently enjoyed a fantastic Chinese tofu dish at a local restaurant and couldn’t wait to share the recipe. This dish combines silken tofu, Chinese mushrooms, minced meat, spinach, and Zha Cai, a Chinese preserved vegetable. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, or you can make it less salty as a stand-alone dish. This healthy …