When it's hot and you have no appetite, try this classic Cantonese dish – water spinach with fermented bean curd! When it comes to water spinach with fermented bean curd, you absolutely must use Guanghe spicy fermented bean curd, a childhood favorite in Guangdong and Guangxi. Guanghe spicy fermented bean curd has a silky texture and rich, mellow flavor. Adding it to dishes easily adds flavor and layers to everyday meals, effortlessly replicating restaurant-quality taste. Especially for vegetables like water spinach, which are high in oxalic acid, blanching them beforehand makes them easier to digest and absorb, and also helps them retain their vibrant green color. Paired with spicy fermented bean curd, you can easily stir-fry a quick and delicious dish that's both visually appealing and aromatic!
Materials
Zero failure rate on Kuaishou! Recreate the restaurant-style water spinach with fermented bean curd at home using these steps.
Prepare the side dishes and seasonings as shown in the picture.
Mince the garlic and slice the red bell pepper into strips.
Wash and cut the water spinach into sections.
Take 3 pieces of Guanghe spicy fermented bean curd and prepare the white fermented bean curd sauce. Guanghe fermented bean curd contains zero preservatives, and its rich aroma is immediately apparent upon opening the lid. Using it to make the sauce is the secret to this dish's deliciousness.
Take 3 pieces of white fermented bean curd (about 20g), add 2g salt, 5g sugar, 5g MSG, 5g sesame oil, and 5g cooking wine.
Mix well and set aside.
Boil water in a pot, and once boiling, add 10g of oil, 5g of sugar, and 5g of salt.
Blanch the water spinach in boiling water until it turns bright green and is just cooked through. Remove it from the water and drain.
Heat 25g of oil in a pan, then add minced garlic and shredded red chili peppers and sauté until fragrant.
Add the white fermented bean curd sauce, and the aroma will instantly spread.
Stir-fry quickly over high heat.
Arrange on a plate after cooking.
Tips for making restaurant-quality water spinach with fermented bean curd at home with zero failures!
Fermented bean curd sauce is quick, easy, low-calorie, and flavorful; it can also be used to stir-fry other vegetables.
