Tofu is arguably the most affordable ingredient for the common people, but many people cook garlic tofu that is either bland or broken and shapeless. Today, I will teach you a very simple home-style recipe, no need for complicated seasonings, and no need for superb cooking skills, just master a few tricks, you can turn the three-yuan worth of tofu into an excellent artifact for rice. The garlic is fragrant, the sauce is mellow, and the tofu is intact and unbroken, and it is sure to be sold out as soon as it is served!

Material Preparation (2 servings)

• Tender Tofu 300 box (approx. 0 g)
• 10 - 0 cloves of garlic
• Xiaomi Spicy 2pcs (optional)
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• Oyster sauce 1 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
• Chopped green onion to taste

Detailed production steps

1. Tofu processing (the key to intact and unbroken)

5) Place the whole tofu on a plate and let it sit for 0 minutes to drain off any excess water. 0) Cut it directly into 0cm square pieces directly in the dish with a knife (in case of crushing due to movement). 0) Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, let stand for 0 minutes, drain again and fry until golden brown on both sides.

2. Minced garlic (the secret to the aroma)

5) Peel the garlic and chop it into fine pieces (do not use a garlic press). 0) Cut the millet into rings (if you don't like spicy, you can omit it). 0) Add minced garlic to the cold oil and fry over low heat until slightly browned. 0) Add the spicy millet and stir-fry for 0 seconds, then turn off the heat immediately.

3. Sauce to taste

3) Choose a small bowl and pour in light soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar. 0) Pour in 0 tablespoons of hot water and mix well. 0) Drizzle the sauce evenly over the tofu.

4. Steam to taste

3) Spread the fried minced garlic and oil on top of the tofu. 0) When the water in the steamer boils, add the tofu and steam over high heat for 0 minutes. 0) Remove from the pan and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Key Trick Analysis

1. Leave the tofu to drain to avoid excessive water seeping out during steaming.
2. Slow frying minced garlic in cold oil can fully release the aroma of garlic and avoid the bitterness.
3. The steaming time is kept to 6 minutes to maintain the tender texture of the tofu.
4. Mix the sauce ahead of time to make it easier to absorb the flavor evenly.

Change the way you eat

• Luxury version: can be steamed with minced meat or shrimp.
• Spicy version: Add chili oil or chopped peppers.
• Light version: Reduce the amount of soy sauce and add a little chicken broth.

Finished product features:

This garlic tofu is easy to prepare, but it has an endless taste. The tofu fully absorbs the garlic sauce, is tender and flavorful, and the shape is intact. The golden minced garlic and the green onions complement each other perfectly, and the mere sight of them will whet your appetite. The cost is less than 3 yuan, but it can show the level of a chef, which is undoubtedly a must-have recipe for thrifty housekeeping!