Photograph of the finished Pi dan dou fu (cold tofu with century egg)

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Pi dan dou fu (cold tofu with century egg)

15 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Tofu Tofu 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Century eggs Century eggs 4
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 4 sprigs
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 8 cloves
  • Photograph of Coriander Coriander 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Soy sauce Soy sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Sesame oil Sesame oil 1 ⅓ tbsp
  • Photograph of Zhenjiang Black Vinegar Zhenjiang Black Vinegar 1 ⅓ tbsp
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 0.3 oz

Method

  1. 1 Let the soft tofu chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, drain off the excess water, and then invert it onto a deep plate.
  2. 2 Peel the century eggs, cut them into wedges, and arrange them around the block of tofu.
  3. 3 Mix soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
  4. 4 Pour the sauce evenly over the tofu and eggs.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with chopped scallions and cilantro, then serve cold immediately.
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