Yunnan Hairy Tofu — One Bite, and You’ve “Eaten” a Snow Mountain【滇西小哥】

Ingredients

• 400 g Fermented Stinky Tofu (cut into 2 cm cubes; homemade fermented tofu preferred)
• 2 cup Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for deep‑frying)
• 300 g Dried Flat Rice Noodles (soak in warm water 20 min before use)
• 100 g Garlic Shoots (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp Chili Oil (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (light soy sauce preferred)
• 1 tsp Sichuan Pepper Powder (toasted for extra aroma)
• 2 tbsp Fermented Bean Curd (Fermented Tofu) (mashed smooth)
• 1 tsp Sugar (balances saltiness)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 1 tbsp Crushed Peanuts (unsalted, lightly toasted)
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Prepare and Fry Stinky Tofu

   Pat the fermented tofu cubes dry with paper towels, then heat vegetable oil in a wok to 180°C. Carefully add the tofu cubes and deep‑fry until golden and crisp, about 3‑4 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

2. Soak Rice Noodles

   Place the dried rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water (about 40‑45°C). Soak for 20 minutes until softened, then drain in a strainer.

   Time: PT20M

3. Make Fermented Tofu Sauce

   In a small bowl combine soy sauce, chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, mashed fermented bean curd, sugar, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Stir‑Fry Garlic Shoots

   Heat a splash of oil in the wok over high heat. Add sliced garlic shoots and stir‑fry for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant but still bright green.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Combine Noodles, Tofu, and Sauce

   Add the drained rice noodles to the wok, then return the fried tofu cubes. Pour the fermented tofu sauce over everything and toss quickly over high heat for 5‑6 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the noodle‑tofu mixture to serving bowls, garnish with an extra pinch of Sichuan pepper and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g