Compressed bean curd with pickled mustard green

Mains
Salad
Sides/Snacks

Easy Level:

easy

Cook Time:

30 Mins & Under

Servings:

2

One of the many “Xiao Cai” you will find in Chinese restaurants. This recipe by Chef Eric lets us experience a wonderful combination of textures from the fried Tau Kwa, braised peanuts and the crispy Japanese cucumbers.
The rice vinegar based dressing makes it bright and appetising along with the fragrance from the toasted sesame seeds and oil. The original recipe also calls for chilli oil, depending on your preference. You can add 2 tbsp of it to the dressing.
This dish may be called a “Xiao Cai” but when paired with a bowl of Teochew porridge, makes for a simple and comforting meal. Furthermore, it keeps well in the fridge, and gets even more flavourful the next day.
Recipe adapted from “The Little Teochew Cookbook” by ERIC LOW Copyright@ Marshall Cavendish International.

Ingredients

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pickled mustard greens (gong chye)
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pickled mustard greens (gong chye)
oil for deep-frying
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compressed bean curd (Tau Kwa)
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compressed bean curd (Tau Kwa)
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braised peanuts
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braised peanuts
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Japanese cucumbers
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Japanese cucumbers
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red chilli (sliced)
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red chilli (sliced)
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toasted white sesame seeds
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toasted white sesame seeds

Dressing

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sugar
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sugar
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rice vinegar
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rice vinegar
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chopped garlic
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chopped garlic
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sesame oil
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sesame oil

Steps

1

Cut Japanese cucumbers into 2cm cubes
Cut Japanese cucumbers into 2cm cubes
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2

Cut compressed bean curd (Tau Kwa) into 2cm cubes
Cut compressed bean curd (Tau Kwa) into 2cm cubes
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3

Heat sufficient oil in a wok, deep-fry compressed bean curd (Tau Kwa) till golden brown
Heat sufficient oil in a wok, deep-fry compressed bean curd (Tau Kwa) till golden brown
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4

Add fried bean curd, braised peanuts, cucumbers and sliced red chillies to mixing bowl
Add fried bean curd, braised peanuts, cucumbers and sliced red chillies to mixing bowl
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5

To Make dressing, add 1 tbsp chopped garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 tbsp sesame oil and mix well
To Make dressing, add 1 tbsp chopped garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 tbsp sesame oil and mix well
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6

Pour dressing into the salad, toss evenly and allow it to chill for 1 hour
Pour dressing into the salad, toss evenly and allow it to chill for 1 hour
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7

Garnish with 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
Garnish with 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
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8

Serve with Teochew porridge
Serve with Teochew porridge
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