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Steamed Tofu with black bean and garlic

The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. black bean and garlic, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 1,419 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Tofu with black bean and garlic
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black bean and garlic elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the oyster sauce and the rest of the black bean and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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