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Yunnan alkaline-treated tofu with Danshan

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Slice firm tofu into about half centimetre sheets and place in a bowl.
  • firm tofu
  • 2 g salt
  • 8 g baking soda
  • 400 ml water
Add 2 grams of salt, 8 grams of baking soda and 400 ml of water, and let it sit about 8 hours.
Drain, rinse off some of the soda and pat dry.
Grill, or pan-fry in a cast iron: heat the pan, add about a tablespoon of oil, and fry over a medium-low flame about 8 minutes each side.
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Dan Shan
Remove, toss on a plate and eat with Danshan.