How to make tofu box

How to make tofu box

In the past 10 days, among the hot topics about food on the Internet, innovative methods of traditional dishes have attracted much attention, especially the classic Shandong dish "Tofu Box". Many food bloggers and home cooks are trying to replicate or improve this dish, and this article details how to make a tofu box, along with structured data for reference.

1. The origin and characteristics of the tofu box

Tofu box is a traditional dish originating from Zibo, Shandong Province. It is famous for its unique shape and rich taste. The tofu is hollowed out and stuffed with stuffing, steamed and topped with sauce. It is tender on the outside and fragrant on the inside. It is a combination of meat and vegetables and is suitable for all ages.

2. Food preparation (for 4 people)

3. Detailed production steps

1. Tofu processing:

① Cut the northern tofu into rectangular cubes that are 5cm long, 3cm wide and 3cm high.
② Use a spoon to carefully dig out the middle part (leave the bottom and four walls about 0.5cm thick)
③ Use the scooped tofu pieces for later use

2. Filling preparation:

① Dice mushrooms and carrots, and mince shrimps
② Heat the pan with cold oil and stir-fry the minced pork first.
③ Add other ingredients and scooped tofu and stir-fry
④ Season with light soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt

3. Fill and steam:

① Fill the tofu box with fried fillings
② Place the plate on the steamer and steam over high heat for 8-10 minutes

4. Sauce preparation:

① Pour the steamed soup into the pot
② Add appropriate amount of water starch to thicken the gravy
③ Pour it on the steamed tofu box

4. Cooking Tips

1. Choose northern tofu with firm texture for easier handling.
2. The filling can be replaced with chicken, beef or vegetarian according to preference
3. Before steaming, you can brush a layer of oil on the surface of the tofu box to prevent it from drying out.
4. Finally, garnish with chopped green onion or coriander

5. Nutrition information (per serving)

This tofu box, which combines tradition and modernity, not only retains the essence of Shandong cuisine, but can also be flexibly adjusted according to personal tastes. Recently on food video platforms, many creators have also shared innovative ways to use an air fryer to make a low-oil version, which is worth trying.