Golden grilled tofu topped with savoury chicken mince cooked in taucu (fermented soy bean paste), garlic and a splash of Shaoxing wine. Tofu and chicken together make this a protein-packed meal, and green beans and edamame cooked in the same pan add fibre and colour.
Taucu is sold in jars at Chinese and South-East Asian grocers. Yellow bean sauce works too.
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Cut each tofu block into 4 thick slices and brush with 1 tsp of the rapeseed oil.
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Heat the frying pan or griddle pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the tofu until golden and crisp (3–4 minutes each side), then transfer to a serving plate.
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Add the remaining 1 tsp rapeseed oil to the pan with the onion and garlic. Cook until soft (2 minutes).
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Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through with no pink meat (5 minutes).
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Stir in the taucu, soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Add the green beans, edamame and 4 tbsp water, cover and cook until the beans are tender (4–5 minutes).
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Meanwhile, heat the rice pouch following the pack instructions.
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Stir the black vinegar and sesame oil into the pan, then spoon the mince and beans over the tofu. Scatter with spring onions and serve with the rice.
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Storage information
Leave to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat until piping hot. Not suitable for freezing, as the tofu turns spongy.
Tip
Lower fat: Use 1 tsp oil for the tofu and cook the mince in a splash of water. Crispier tofu: Press the tofu between kitchen paper under a heavy board for 10 minutes before cooking. Air fryer: Cook the oiled tofu slices at 200c for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway.
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