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Cod and Tofu Stew

100道家常菜之鳕鱼炖豆腐 · pan chinese cuisine

30 min total25 min cooking6 steps spice level 1/5savoryumamimildly spicy

This comforting home-style dish showcases the balance of flavors in Chinese cooking, with cod providing protein and tofu absorbing the rich, savory broth.

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Nutrition & allergens

No supported allergens detected from surveyed ingredients.

Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.

Per serving (2 servings)

Energy (kcal)
Unknown
Protein (g)
Unknown
Fat (g)
Unknown
Carbs (g)
Unknown
Sodium (mg)
Unknown

Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.

  • cod鳕鱼

    2.0 piece — cleaned and cut into sections

  • tofu豆腐

    1.0 piece — cut into cubes

  • Scallion ingredient identification photo

    scallion葱花

    4.0 stalk — sliced

  • Fresh ginger ingredient identification photo

    ginger姜

    6.0 piece — sliced

  • Dried chiles ingredient identification photo

    Dried chiles干辣椒

    8.0 piece — whole

  • Light soy sauce ingredient identification photo

    light soy sauce生抽

    0.13 cup

  • Granulated sugar ingredient identification photo

    sugar糖

    0.21 oz

  • Fine salt ingredient identification photo

    salt盐

    0.35 oz

  • Ground white pepper ingredient identification photo

    white pepper powder白胡椒粉

    0.28 oz

  • matsutake powder松茸粉

    0.14 oz

  • Shaoxing wine ingredient identification photo

    shaoxing wine料酒

    0.13 cup

Techniques you'll use

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Clean the cod thoroughly and cut it into sections. Cut the tofu into cubes.

    ✅ Done when: Cod is cleaned and sectioned; tofu is cubed.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    High heatBlanching (chao shui) ↗

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 15 ml cooking wine. Once boiling, add the cod and blanch for 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.

    ✅ Done when: Water is boiling and cod has been blanched for 30 seconds.

    Watch out: Do not over-blanch the cod to prevent it from becoming tough.

  3. 3

    Step 32 min

    High heatStir-frying ↗

    Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add scallion, ginger slices, and dried chili peppers, then stir-fry until fragrant.

    ✅ Done when: Aromatics are fragrant and lightly browned.

    Watch out: Stir constantly to avoid burning the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Step 43 min

    High heat

    Add boiling water to fill the wok halfway and bring back to a boil.

    ✅ Done when: Water in the wok is at a rolling boil.

  5. 5

    Step 520 min

    Medium heatSimmering (dun) ↗

    Add the cod and tofu, 15 ml light soy sauce, 3 g sugar, and 5 g salt. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.

    ✅ Done when: The stew has simmered for 20 minutes and the flavors are well combined. Cook to a safe internal temperature of 63 °C.

    Watch out: Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent the fish from breaking apart.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Off heat

    Just before finishing, add 4 g white pepper powder and 2 g matsutake powder.

    ✅ Done when: Powders are fully dissolved into the stew.