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Fish Roe Braised with Tofu

Name: Fish Roe Braised with Tofu
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 firm tofu; as needed fish roe; as needed fish bladder; ½ large scallion sections; 3 scallions; 2 dried chili peppers; as needed dried chili pepper sections; 1 light soy sauce; a dash dark soy sauce; as needed mushroom seasoning powder; as needed oyster sauce; 1 sugar

Other★ Easy48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Fish Roe Braised with Tofu

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	firm tofu	1
	fish roe	as needed
	fish bladder	as needed
	large scallion sections	½
	scallions	3
	dried chili peppers	2
	dried chili pepper sections	as needed
	light soy sauce	1
	dark soy sauce	a dash
	mushroom seasoning powder	as needed
	oyster sauce	as needed
	sugar	1

A delicious Fish Roe Braised with Tofu recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Fish Roe Braised with Tofu step by step

Step 1 Detail

The broth is so good with rice you’ll eat three bowls! Fish roe and fish bladder braised with tofu — so savory you’ll lick the plate clean.
Step 2 Detail

Add fish roe and fish bladder to cold water.
Step 3 Detail

Add a splash of Shaoxing wine.
Step 4 Detail

Add scallion and ginger. Once it comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes.
Step 5 Detail

Remove and set aside.
Step 6 Detail

Prepare the aromatics — scallion sections, ginger slices, dried chilies.
Step 7 Detail

Cut the tofu into pieces.
Step 8 Detail

Heat oil in a wok. Sauté scallion sections, ginger slices, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add a spoonful of Doubanjiang (chili bean paste) and stir-fry until the red oil separates.
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Add a pinch of thirteen-spice powder.
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Add light soy sauce.
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Pour in enough boiling water. Add oyster sauce and sugar.
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Add the tofu pieces. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Step 13 Detail

Add the fish roe and fish bladder.
Step 14 Detail

Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 7–8 minutes.
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Increase heat to reduce the sauce.
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Add mushroom seasoning powder.
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Plate the dish.
Step 18 Detail

Garnish with chopped scallions and sliced bird’s eye chilies.
Step 19 Detail

Top with dried chili pepper sections.
Step 20 Detail

Pour a ladle of hot oil over the top — the aroma blooms instantly.
Step 21 Detail

Serve with a bowl of steamed rice. Dig in!