Jade Tofu(Tofu with Vegetables)

Today I am going to share a classic Chinese delicacy of mine - Jade Tofu! I remember when I was a child, my grandma always used this dish to coax me to eat. The tofu is smooth and delicious. Come and try making this delicious dish with me!

What is Jade Tofu?

Jade Tofu is a classic Chinese dish. It is made with tofu as the main raw material and is accompanied by side ingredients such as lettuce and peppers. Because the combination of these ingredients has a fresh and elegant color, it is named Jade Tofu. It has a smooth and fragrant taste, is rich in nutrition and goes well with rice. It belongs to Cantonese cuisine and is a delicious dish that many people like to eat.

Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make perfect jade tofu include:

Main ingredients

Tofu: the main raw material, provides protein and tender taste.

Lettuce: provides a crisp taste and rich vitamins.

Side dishes

Yellow pepper, green pepper, red pepper: provide spicy taste and add bright colors to the dishes.

Garlic: has a special aroma and provides fragrance to the dishes.

Chicken soup: chicken soup provides a fresh taste and rich nutrition, improving the taste of the recipe.

Seasonings

Oyster sauce, dark soy sauce: add color and umami to the dishes and improve the appearance of the dishes.

White sugar, pepper: provide sweetness and special aroma to the dishes, balance the taste.

Sesame oil: add aroma to the dishes and improve the appearance.

Substitutes:

Yellow pepper, green pepper, red pepper: if you don’t like peppers, you can reduce the amount.

Garlic: can be replaced by onions, ginger, etc.

Lettuce: can be replaced by vegetables such as cucumbers and celery.

Chicken soup: can be replaced with vegetable soup or beef soup.

Oyster sauce: can be replaced with soy sauce, light soy sauce, etc.

Dark soy sauce: can be replaced with light soy sauce, soy sauce, etc.

White sugar: can be replaced with brown sugar, honey.

How to choose tofu?

When making jade tofu, it is very important to choose tofu. Usually, tender tofu is a good choice; because tender tofu has a delicate and soft texture, a tender and smooth taste, no potholes or rough places, and tastes the best.

If you want the jade tofu to have a more solid taste, you can use silken tofu. Silken tofu is between tender tofu and firm tofu. The texture is firmer than tender tofu, but more tender than firm tofu.

If you want to make jade tofu that is fried or deep-fried and then paired with vegetables, firm tofu is the best choice; because firm tofu has a hard texture and less water content; it is suitable for frying and is not easy to be overcooked. It is more suitable for pairing with vegetables.

What are the nutritional values of Jade Tofu?

Jade Tofu has high nutritional value. First of all, tofu is a very good source of plant protein and can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body. For vegetarians, it is an important way to obtain protein. Secondly, tofu also contains a large amount of calcium elements and has a certain role in strengthening bones.

Secondly, the combined vegetables also have high nutritional value. Lettuce contains rich vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, etc. Eating an appropriate amount can enhance immunity and promote the synthesis of collagen. Secondly, vitamin K is also helpful for blood clotting and bone health.

Finally, side ingredients such as garlic, peppers, and chicken soup also have various trace elements that are indispensable to the human body. Eating an appropriate amount can supplement nutrition for the human body. In general, eating an appropriate amount of Jade Tofu is still very good for human health.

Tips for Success

To make perfect jade tofu, details are very important, mainly the following points:

Choose ingredients:

Fresh ingredients are an important factor for the success of dishes. First of all, make sure all ingredients are fresh, especially tofu, bell peppers and lettuce. Pay attention to buying fresh ones.

Processing ingredients:

When processing tofu, pay attention to cutting it evenly, so that it can not only be heated evenly when frying, but also make the finished product more beautiful; the bell peppers and lettuce should be diced in moderate sizes, so that it is convenient to eat and easier to blend with tofu.

Blanching ingredients

Blanching is an indispensable step in making jade tofu. Blanching can not only make the tofu more firm, but also remove the fishy smell of tofu, and also help remove the astringency of lettuce. Pay attention to adding appropriate amounts of salt and oil when blanching, which can not only maintain the color of the ingredients, but also enhance the flavor.

Control of heat

In the process of cooking jade tofu, it is very important to control the heat; first, when frying minced garlic and bell peppers, you can stir-fry quickly over medium heat to keep the ingredients fresh and color. After adding tofu and seasonings, adjust the heat to medium or low to avoid the soup from drying up or the tofu from being overcooked.

Seasonings

When seasoning the jade tofu, pay attention to moderate seasoning. Add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, pepper and other seasonings in proportion to make the jade tofu taste better.