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🍽️ Tofu in Bean Sauce

385 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 600 g tofu
• 2 cm fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Szechuan pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp black bean paste
• 400 g brown beans (can)
• 2 spring onions
• chili flakes

Instructions

1. 1. Cut the tofu into small, bite-sized cubes.
2. 2. Peel the ginger and garlic and chop both ingredients finely.
3. 3. Heat the oil in a hot wok.
4. 4. Fry the tofu, ginger, and garlic in the oil, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes.
5. 5. Coarsely crush the coriander seeds and Szechuan peppercorns in a mortar.
6. 6. Add the crushed spices to the tofu and let them sweat briefly.
7. 7. Deglaze the pan with 2 to 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and a small splash of water.
8. 8. Stir the pastes (e.g., peanut or chili paste) smoothly into the liquid.
9. 9. Add the drained beans to the pan.
10. 10. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until everything is cooked through.
11. 11. Finally, adjust the seasoning of the sauce with a little more soy sauce.
12. 12. Wash the spring onions and remove the tough ends.
13. 13. Slice the spring onions into thin rings.
14. 14. Sprinkle the spring onion rings and chili over the finished tofu.
15. 15. Serve the dish immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 385
• Protein: 29 g · Fett/Fat: 18 g · Carbs: 26 g