Description
A dish briefly frying ultra-finely shredded dehydrated hard tofu (Dougan) and celery. Looks and feels like noodles; the ultimate side dish filling you up while keeping carbs low.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Dougan Si(Shredded dried tofu)
- Celery
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Red chili
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Boil Dougan Si (shredded dried tofu) briefly in hot water with a little baking soda (or salt) to soften and whiten, then squeeze moisture (*Crucial to erase dryness).
- String celery, julienne to the same length as Dougan.
- Heat a little oil in a wok, fragrantly sauté shredded ginger and red chili.
- Toss in Dougan Si and celery, rapid-fry on high.
- Season with soy, salt, a little white pepper; drizzle a drop of sesame oil to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Celery freshness and sesame oil aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Julienne the white part of Atsuage
Pairing
Plain congee、Braised pork dishes
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] An absolute staple always in steel trays at Taiwanese buffets (Zizhu Can). Often eaten cold (Liangban), but frying warm highlights the tofu's soy aroma. Eating massive 100% soy noodles (Dougan Si) means high protein and near-zero carbs. The ultimate pasta/noodle sub during diets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Adding a little shredded pork (Rou Si) and frying together lets pork fat permeate the tofu, transforming it into a splendid main dish making rice unstoppable!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce), Sesame