Comments on: Salt and Pepper Tofu (Jiao Yan Dou Fu, 椒盐豆腐)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:36:15 +0000

In reply to Shari. Hi shari! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes and having fun with them. It’s great to hear you’re learning more about Chinese cuisine – thanks for your kind words and for being part of the journey!

By: Shari

Shari — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:03:23 +0000

I‘m just madly in love with this recipe! 太好吃了！ I could have it every day, and there’s always some salt an pepper spice in my cupboard 😄 Thanks a lot for posting so many doable recipes, I’ve been having so much fun with your blog! And ever learning more and more about Chinese cuisine 😋😋😋

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:17:47 +0000

In reply to Tom Adams. So glad it was a hit. Love that you found extra uses for the homemade salt and pepper mix. Totally worth the little extra effort!

By: Tom Adams

Tom Adams — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:49:44 +0000

We are not vegetarians, but this was a great surprise and will not hesitate to make it when entertaining. Crispy outside, silky inside and full of flavor. We more of the salt mixture and used it on other things like scrambled eggs and sandwiches for a powerful change of flavor. This one has the frying step, so takes a moment extra but is worth it. We will be making this often for a nice change from meat and or sauce based dishes.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:30:44 +0000

In reply to Raz. Thank you, Raz! I’m so glad this recipe caught your eye! If the tofu is fried a day earlier, it will lose its crispy crust. For the best results, I recommend frying it shortly before the final stir-fry. However, if you don’t mind a softer texture, preparing it a day ahead is fine.

By: Raz

Raz — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:38:13 +0000

Hi Wei,
this tofu looks yum! Quick question, can the initial shallow frying be done earlier in the day with the end stir-fry done right before serving dinner? I would like to make this with a few other dishes for friends and would like to do as much prep in advance as possible. Would really appreciate any tips!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:08:14 +0000

In reply to Eigo. Very happy to know you find my post helpful!

By: Eigo

Eigo — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:51:38 +0000

I love that you have explained the different types of tofu suitable and given their Chinese pronunciations and characters. Very helpful!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 23:18:45 +0000

In reply to Wendy Jang. Hi Wendy! I mean remove and discard the seeds of the star anise. Happy cooking!

By: Wendy Jang

Wendy Jang — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 16:36:54 +0000

Hello Wei, thank you for your excellent recipes and simple instructions. I have a question about your salt and pepper seasoning recipe. You say to break the star anise pods and remove the seeds. Do you mean to release the seeds to toast them, or do you mean remove the seeds and discard them? This is not clear. Please advise.