Q: Can I use other types of oil instead of vegetable seed oil?
A: Yes, you can use other cooking oils like canola or sunflower oil.
Q: Is it necessary to soak the cauliflower in saltwater?
A: Soaking in saltwater helps to clean the cauliflower and can improve its texture.
Q: What if I don’t have chicken essence?
A: You can skip it or substitute it with a little chicken stock or a pinch of chicken bouillon powder.
Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Dried Tofu
Notes
Ingredients:
- Half a head of cauliflower
- 3 pieces of dried tofu (fragrant tofu)
- 1 chili pepper
- 10 grams of vegetable seed oil
- 2 grams of salt
- 5 grams of chicken essence (optional)
- 5 grams of light soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and soak in saltwater. Clean and cut the dried tofu into small pieces.
- Heat a pan and add the vegetable seed oil. Once hot, add the garlic slices.
- Add the dried tofu and stir-fry quickly until evenly cooked.
- Add the cauliflower and continue to stir-fry quickly.
- Add a spoonful of light soy sauce and a spoonful of hot water, then stir-fry quickly. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
- Add a bit of chicken essence and stir-fry quickly until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust the seasoning with a little salt if needed.
- Once everything is well mixed and the cauliflower is tender, remove from heat and serve. The dish should be flavorful and the cauliflower crisp and tender.
- Low in calories
- Rich in dietary fiber
- Contains protein from dried tofu
- Provides vitamins and minerals from cauliflower and chili
