This Sizzling Hot Plate Tofu '铁板豆腐' recipe is easy, simple, and flavorful! It's made with super soft tofu and served on top of a plant-based 'egg' and slathered with a delicious mouthwatering simple sauce. Serve it with a bowl of rice and enjoy!
Recipe by woonheng on February 3, 2021
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT45M
5 stars (2 reviews)
easyrecipe, tofu
- Prepare the tofu: Remove tofu from its packaging, and cut it into thick circles or into your desired shapes. Please note that soon tofu is very fragile so handle it with care.
- Place tofu circles in a heated non-stick pan.
- Pan-fry the tofu without oil to seal the outer layer. Once you see a thin crust forms, add a drizzle of oil and continue to cook until golden brown on both sides. (See notes for alternate step)
- Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a heated non-stick pan, add in the mashed firm tofu, if using.
- Once the tofu crumbles turn slightly yellowish, add a drizzle of oil and continue to cook until golden brown.
- Then, add in the mushrooms and carrot and continue to cook until the mushrooms are fragrant.
- Drizzle in the soy sauce and add in the water, then season with vegan 'oyster' sauce and white pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, and cook for another minute until the sauce is slightly reduced.
- Taste test and season if needed. Swirl in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Transfer to a bowl until ready to use.
- Heat a 10" iron or fajita skillet and add a drizzle of oil.
- Pour in the plant-based 'egg' to cover the whole skillet.
- Once the 'egg' is almost set, add in the prepared tofu and slather the sauce over the tofu.
- Let the mixture cook for another minute or so and serve warm with rice. Enjoy!