Date: 08/03/2024 08/04/2024
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Steamed Tofu with Fermented Black Bean and Chili Sauce
Summary:
This is a smooth, savory, and mildly spicy vegan steamed dish where the umami of fermented black beans blends perfectly with the delicate texture of tofu, creating a light yet flavorful meal.
Ingredients:
Soft tofu 300g (cut into blocks)
Fermented black beans 1 tablespoon (lightly mashed)
Red chili 50g (thinly sliced)
Light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
Aged vinegar 1 teaspoon (optional)
White pepper powder to taste (optional)
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
Toasted white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon (optional)
Water 1 tablespoon
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Tofu:
Cut the soft tofu into blocks and arrange them in a heatproof deep plate, ensuring they don’t overlap for even steaming.
2. Make the Sauce:
In a bowl, mix fermented black beans, light soy sauce, aged vinegar (optional), white pepper powder (optional), and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir well.
3. Heat the Sauce:
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the black bean sauce mixture, and stir for about 10 seconds before turning off the heat to release the aroma.
4. Steam the Tofu:
Pour the heated black bean sauce over the tofu evenly, garnish with red chili slices, and steam over high heat for 7-10 minutes.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Remove from the steamer, sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds (optional), and serve hot. The dish is tender, fragrant, and deeply flavorful.
