Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot

Chinese dish ready in 8 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

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Prep
5m
Cook
3m
Total
8m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot

Ingredient Amount
crab sticks 100g
salted eggs 2 as needed
silken tofu 1 box
boiling water 200ml
starch water 40g
chopped scallions as needed
  • crab sticks100g
  • salted eggs2 as needed
  • silken tofu1 box
  • boiling water200ml
  • starch water40g
  • chopped scallionsas needed

Cooking StepsHow to cook Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot step by step

  1. Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 1

    Dice the salted eggs and tear the crab sticks into long strips.

  2. Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 2

    Spray oil on the bottom of the pot. Once hot, add salted egg dice and stir-fry until sandy and fragrant.

  3. Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 3

    Add crab sticks, pour in boiling water, and cook for 3 minutes.

  4. Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 4

    Cut silken tofu into small pieces and add to the pot. Boil over high heat for 3 minutes.

  5. Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 5

    Add starch water and chopped scallions. Gently fold everything together, then turn off the heat.

Crab Stick and Tofu Clay Pot

Chinese dish ready in 8 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

  • 100g crab sticks
  • 2 as needed salted eggs
  • 1 box silken tofu
  • 200ml boiling water
  • 40g starch water
  • as needed chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Dice the salted eggs and tear the crab sticks into long strips.

  2. Spray oil on the bottom of the pot. Once hot, add salted egg dice and stir-fry until sandy and fragrant.

  3. Add crab sticks, pour in boiling water, and cook for 3 minutes.

  4. Cut silken tofu into small pieces and add to the pot. Boil over high heat for 3 minutes.

  5. Add starch water and chopped scallions. Gently fold everything together, then turn off the heat.

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How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.