Home-style Tofu

Ingredients: firm tofu, 300g; 3-4 dry black fungus; half of red pepper; half of green pepper

 

Seasonings: cooking oil; garlic; ginger; salt; light soy sauce Note: The amounts of the ingredients and seasonings listed above can be adjusted according to one's personal taste.

 

Preparation: 1. Clean tofu and cut into triangular or diamond-shaped chunks. 2. Discard the seeds of the red and green peppers. Clean them and cut into triangular or diamond-shaped chunks. 3. Soak the black fungus in cold or warm water. After 10-15 minutes, pick out and cut into slices. 4. Remove the husk of garlic and peel the ginger. Clean them and cut into small pieces.

 1. Winter bamboo shoots, carrots and garlic sprouts can also be used in the dish.
2. After serving the dish on a plate, you can place some small scallions in the mixture. This will generally improve the taste and the appearance of the dish.
3. Celery and Dry Bean Curd and Mapo Tofu are highly recommended if you are a tofu lover.
 1. Tofu: The rich protein contained in Tofu is of high nutritional value, and it has amino acids that benefit the body. Tofu also contains much lecithin, which can protect vascular cells and prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the lecithin is good for the growth and development of the brain so that tofu is the choice of many moms for their children.

2. Black fungus: It is packed with iron, which helps to prevent anemia. The vitamin K inside can diminish blood coagulum, so the black fungus helps to avoid suffering from thrombosis and coronary heart disease. What’s more, consuming black fungus over an extended period of time can prevent cancer.