Heritage Handmade Chili Sauce
Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Chili Sauce
Pan-fry tofu until golden, then coat it in spicy red sauce for a simple dish with plenty of presence.
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Tofu Recipes: 4 Chili-Sauce & Mala-Sauce Ideas
Tofu is mild and absorbs sauce well, making it a natural match for both chili sauce and mala sauce. Pan-fry it for a drier, savory dish, serve it chilled with century egg for something refreshing, or use it in casseroles and hot pot for richer flavor.
COOKING TIPS
3 Tips to Remember
- Pat tofu dry before pan-frying so it browns more easily.
- For chilled tofu with chili sauce, add a little soy sauce or vinegar to adjust the flavor.
- Cut tofu into larger pieces for hot pot so it is less likely to break while simmering.
RECIPES
4 Recipes for This Theme
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Heritage Handmade Chili Sauce
Spicy Century Egg Tofu
Chilled silken tofu with century egg and a spicy chili-sauce dressing makes a flavorful no-cook side dish.
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Secret-Recipe Star Anise Mala Sauce
Mala Tofu & Duck Blood Casserole
Tofu soaks up the mala broth while duck blood stays tender and smooth, making this one of the most classic ways to showcase the sauce.
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Secret-Recipe Star Anise Mala Sauce
Red-Oil Mala Hot Pot
For a quick, warming mala hot pot at home, this mala sauce makes an easy starting point for the broth.
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FAQ
Which tofu is best for pan-frying?
Firm tofu or a denser traditional tofu is easier to brown.
Can silken tofu be served with chili sauce?
Yes. It works well chilled with century egg, scallion, and chili sauce.
Which tofu works well in mala hot pot?
Firm tofu, frozen tofu, and silken tofu can all work—choose according to the texture you prefer.
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