Clay Pot Tofu

砂锅豆腐

Clay Pot Tofu — a Chinese recipe made with soft tofu, dried shiitake mushrooms, scallion, ready in about 30 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• soft tofu
• dried shiitake mushrooms
• light soy sauce
• scallion

Instructions

1. Rinse soaked shiitakes; squeeze out excess water and slice thinly. Reserve soaking liquid.
2. Heat 1 tsp neutral oil in a seasoned clay pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced shiitakes and stir 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in reserved mushroom soaking liquid and 200 ml cold water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Carefully slide tofu cubes into broth. Gently shake pot to submerge. Drizzle light soy sauce over top. (Tofu cubes hold shape without breaking; broth remains clear.)
5. Simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Scatter scallions over top just before serving.