Fish Roe Braised with Tofu

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

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   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.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Add fish roe and fish bladder to cold water.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Add a splash of Shaoxing wine.

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4. 
   Step 4

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

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5. 
   Step 5

   Remove and set aside.

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6. 
   Step 6

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

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7. 
   Step 7

   Cut the tofu into pieces.

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8. 
   Step 8

   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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9. 
   Step 9

   Add a pinch of thirteen-spice powder.

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10. 
    Step 10

    Add light soy sauce.

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11. 
    Step 11

    Pour in enough boiling water. Add oyster sauce and sugar.

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12. 
    Step 12

    Add the tofu pieces. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

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13. 
    Step 13

    Add the fish roe and fish bladder.

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14. 
    Step 14

    Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 7–8 minutes.

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15. 
    Step 15

    Increase heat to reduce the sauce.

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16. 
    Step 16

    Add mushroom seasoning powder.

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17. 
    Step 17

    Plate the dish.

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18. 
    Step 18

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

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19. 
    Step 19

    Top with dried chili pepper sections.

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20. 
    Step 20

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

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21. 
    Step 21

    Serve with a bowl of steamed rice. Dig in!

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