BRAISED TOFU

Preparation Method :

• Bring a pot of water over high heat.
• Add in tofu and boil until done and floated to the surface. Remove and put aside.
• Cut boiled tofu into pieces and put into a mixing bowl.
• Marinate with light soy sauce, seasoning sauce, sugar and black pepper.
• Toss to coat, pan -fry in hot oil until golden on all sides.
• In a pot, add in palm sugar and place over low heat. When it melts and starts caramelized, pour in water.
• Add cinnamon, star anise, five Chinese spices, coriander roots, garlic and peppercorn.
• When it boils, season with light soy sauce, seasoning sauce and salt.
• Add fried tofu and simmer until the tofu absorbs the sauce and is tender. Turn off the heat.
• Ladle into a serving dish and garnish with Chinese celery sprig.
• Serve hot.