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Sizzling Vegan Hot Plate Tofu

This Sizzling Hot Plate Tofu '铁板豆腐' recipe is easy, simple, and flavorful! It's made with super soft tofu and served on top of a plant-based 'egg' and slathered with a delicious mouthwatering simple sauce. Serve it with a bowl of rice and enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: easyrecipe, tofu
Servings: 4 people
Author: woonheng

Ingredients

  • 4 packages of 11oz Soon Tofu or use Silken/Soft tofu
  • 4 oz plant-based egg optional, used Just Egg
  • 1 oz firm tofu mashed (optional)
  • 2 dried Shiitake mushrooms softened and chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped carrot
  • ¼ cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon vegan 'oyster' sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • cups of water
  • pinch of white pepper
  • cornstarch slurry

Instructions

Prepare the Tofu

  • Prepare the tofu: Remove tofu from its packaging, and cut it into thick circles or into your desired shapes. Please note that soon tofu is very fragile so handle it with care.
  • Place tofu circles in a heated non-stick pan.
  • Pan-fry the tofu without oil to seal the outer layer. Once you see a thin crust forms, add a drizzle of oil and continue to cook until golden brown on both sides. (See notes for alternate step)
  • Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

  • Prepare the sauce: In a heated non-stick pan, add in the mashed firm tofu, if using.
  • Once the tofu crumbles turn slightly yellowish, add a drizzle of oil and continue to cook until golden brown.
  • Then, add in the mushrooms and carrot and continue to cook until the mushrooms are fragrant.
  • Drizzle in the soy sauce and add in the water, then season with vegan 'oyster' sauce and white pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, and cook for another minute until the sauce is slightly reduced.
  • Taste test and season if needed. Swirl in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Transfer to a bowl until ready to use.

How to put everything together

  • Heat a 10" iron or fajita skillet and add a drizzle of oil.
  • Pour in the plant-based 'egg' to cover the whole skillet.
  • Once the 'egg' is almost set, add in the prepared tofu and slather the sauce over the tofu.
  • Let the mixture cook for another minute or so and serve warm with rice. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • An alternate way to cook the tofu - Dredge tofu with cornstarch and deep fry until golden brown. This is the normal way most chefs prepare this tofu in Malaysia. 
  • Homemade vegan 'oyster' sauce