Deep
Fried Silken Tofu with Sichuan pepper and salt
"Essence: The tofu must boast a crunchy golden outside and a silky,
piping hot inside. The salty, aromatic flavour of Sichuan pepper brings
the bland flavoured tofu alive, as does the refreshing contrast of the sour
lemon." Serve as an entree at a banquet for 4.
Steamed
silken tofu with mushroom soy sauce, ginger, shallots and chilli
"Essence: The tofu is enhanced by the delicate and refined flavours
of the aromatics, which reflect its very nature." Serve as a side dish
at a banquet for 4!
Steamed
silken tofu with black vinegar and ginger dressing
"Essence: The warm, complex-flavoured and texture-filled dressing
contrasts with the silky, piping hot, neutral-flavoured tofu." Serve
as a side dish at a banquet for 4!
Braised
silken tofu with oyster mushrooms, water chestnuts and peas
"Essence: This relies on the freshest and ripest seasonal produce
to create a dish that is complex in content yet simple and 'cleansing' on
the palate. The individual characters of the ingredients fill the mouth
with a variety of textures, temperatures and flavours all at once"
Serve with rice as a meal for 2, or as part of a banquet for 4.
Braised
Silken tofu with pork, chilli & tomato
Essence: This is peasant-style comfort food. The Silken tofu 'drinks'
the flavours of all the other ingredients. Its silky texture contrasts with
the chewy pork mince, fresh crunchy tomatoes and aromatic Sichuan pepper."
Serve with rice as a meal for 2, or as part of a banquet for 4.