Fermented Tofu Stir-Fried Water Spinach
Easy
A classic, fragrant stir-fry of tender water spinach tossed with savoury fermented tofu and chilli, vibrant green and full of flavour.
Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Heat Oil, Add Aromatics
USES
Garlic, thinly sliced (4 clove)·Hot Chilli, finely shredded (1 stick)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat wok on high heat with oil, then add sliced garlic and shredded chilli.
STEP 2 OF 10
Add Fermented Tofu
USES
Preserved Tofu, mashed smooth (4 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add fermented tofu pieces into the wok and stir-fry on high heat.
STEP 3 OF 10
Add Rock Candy Syrup
USES
Rock Sugar, dissolved in water (3 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Drizzle in a small amount of rock candy syrup to balance the flavour.
STEP 4 OF 10
Add Water, Cook Tofu
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Open on YouTube ↗Add a splash of cold boiled water and stir until the fermented tofu fully dissolves.
STEP 5 OF 10
Reserve Tofu Sauce
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Open on YouTube ↗Scoop out most of the fermented tofu sauce and set aside.
STEP 6 OF 10
Add Extra Oil
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Open on YouTube ↗Add more oil to the wok — water spinach needs extra oil to cook well.
STEP 7 OF 10
Prep and Add Stems
USES
Water Spinach, stems separated (400 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Break stems at the nodes, discard tough joints, and add stems to the wok first.
STEP 8 OF 10
Stir-fry Stems
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Open on YouTube ↗Stir-fry the stems on high heat until nearly cooked through.
STEP 9 OF 10
Add Leaves
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the water spinach leaves and stir-fry quickly on high heat.
STEP 10 OF 10
Return Sauce, Finish
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour the reserved tofu sauce back in, toss everything together, then turn off the heat.
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