Frozen tofu stewed with tilapia

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the fish thoroughly and make three cuts on each side.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Marinate with cooking wine, soy sauce, pepper, scallions, ginger, and garlic for half an hour.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Thaw frozen tofu (do not discard the thawing water) and chop scallion leaves.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Mix soybean paste, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, and cooled boiled water to make a sauce.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Pour some oil into a pan, sauté Sichuan peppercorns and star anise until fragrant, then remove the peppercorns and star anise. Add a little salt, then add the fish and fry until golden brown on both sides.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the fish on the side of the pot, add scallions, ginger, and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then pour the frozen tofu along with the thawed water into the pot.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes. Pour in the sauce, turn the food over after 5 minutes, and simmer for another 5 minutes.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions.