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Tofu and dark century egg pieces topped with red chiles, green herbs and sesame in a white bowl.
Cold Dishes

Century Egg and Tofu Salad

凉拌皮蛋豆腐

The supplied Chinese text describes a chilled century egg and tofu dish, but does not provide a recipe method.

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Golden tofu pieces, eggs, green pepper and large scallion sections in a striped bowl.
Braised

Tofu with Eggs, Green Pepper and Scallions

大葱青椒鸡蛋烧豆腐

Golden tofu and cooked eggs simmer with green pepper and large scallions in a soy-seasoned sauce.

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Golden tofu pieces, egg and red tomatoes in a striped bowl.
Stir-Fry

Tofu with Tomatoes and Eggs

番茄鸡蛋豆腐

Golden pan-fried tofu and scrambled eggs are brought together in a fresh tomato sauce.

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Cucumber chunks, pale tofu skin and dark mushrooms with red chiles, herbs and peanuts in a metal bowl.
Cold Dishes

Cucumber Salad with Tofu Skin and Wood Ear Mushrooms

腐竹木耳拌黄瓜

Cucumber, rehydrated tofu skin and wood ear mushrooms are tossed with a tangy garlic-chile dressing and peanuts.

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Golden tofu puffs with green and red pepper strips in a red-brown sauce in a pale bowl.
Soup & Stew

Tofu Puffs with Green and Red Peppers

辣椒炒油豆腐

Tofu puffs simmer in a chili-bean and oyster-sauce broth before peppers are added and the sauce is thickened.

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Golden tofu cubes in red sauce with chopped green chiles and scallions in a white bowl.
Soup & Stew

Tofu Braised with Green Chiles

青椒烧豆腐

Golden tofu cubes simmer in a soy and chile sauce before long green chiles and garlic are added.

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Long pale tofu skin strips with chopped red chiles and green herbs on a white plate.
Cold Dishes

Spicy Tofu Skin Salad

香辣凉拌腐竹

Rehydrated tofu skin is tossed with a cooked garlic-chile soy dressing and fresh herbs.

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Golden tofu pieces, thin carrot strips, green pepper and dark mushrooms in a dark pan.
Frying

Tofu with Chili Bean Sauce and Vegetables

鱼香豆腐

Fried tofu is stir-fried with carrot, green pepper and wood ear mushrooms in a chili-bean sauce.

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Mixed vegetables, tofu skin and peanuts in a dressed salad.
Cold Dishes

Northeastern Mixed Vegetable Salad

东北大拌菜

Cucumber, tomato, green pepper, onion, bitter greens and tofu skin are tossed with peanuts in a chile-garlic dressing.

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Fine tofu strips with shredded peppers and sesame.
Cold Dishes

Tofu Skin with Hot Chile Oil

油淋干豆腐

Blanched tofu skin strips are dressed with a boiled soy-vinegar sauce and finished with hot chile and sesame oil.

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Tofu pieces topped with green herbs, chiles and garlic.
Everyday cooking

Firm Tofu with Hot Garlic Chile Oil

油淋豆腐

Blanched firm tofu is dressed with soy sauce and sesame oil, then topped with herbs, garlic and hot chile oil.

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Steamed pork ribs with dark fermented beans over tofu skin.
Steamed

Black Bean Steamed Pork Ribs with Tofu Skin

豉汁蒸排骨

Pork ribs marinate with fermented black beans and steam over a bed of rehydrated tofu skin sticks.

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Dried tofu strips with green herbs and red chile dressing.
Cold Dishes

Dried Tofu Salad with Chile Dressing

凉拌豆干

Dried tofu strips are tossed with scallion, herbs and a garlic-chile dressing flavored with sesame and peppercorn oil.

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Glossy brown pork strips beside cucumber shreds and folded tofu skin.
Stir-Fry

Jing Jiang Rou Si (Peking Shredded Pork)

京酱肉丝

Fine pork strips are coated in sweet bean sauce and served with cucumber and tofu skin to wrap at the table.

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Golden tofu cubes with a light seasoning on a white plate.
Pan-Frying

Pan-Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu

椒盐豆腐

Cornstarch-coated tofu is pan-fried until golden and finished with salt-and-pepper seasoning and chili powder.

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Tofu cubes and green peas in a golden yellow broth.
Soup & Stew

Tofu Soup with Salted Duck Egg and Peas

咸蛋黄豆腐羹

Tofu, peas and diced ham sausage simmer in a broth flavored with salted duck egg, then thicken with starch slurry. The supplied recipe uses salted duck eggs and contains no crab.

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Pale tofu blocks and cabbage strips in an orange tomato broth.
Soup & Stew

Napa Cabbage and Frozen Tofu in Tomato Broth

茄汁白菜冻豆腐

Frozen tofu and napa cabbage simmer in a tomato broth with scallions and light soy sauce.

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Golden tofu puff pieces with pork strips and green and red peppers.
Stir-Fry

Tofu Puffs and Pork Stir-Fry

油豆腐炒肉

Tofu puffs absorb a savory pork-and-garlic sauce before green pepper and fresh chiles are added.

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Brown pressed tofu strips with pork, celery and green garlic sections.
Stir-Fry

Pressed Tofu Pork and Celery Stir-Fry

芹菜香干炒肉

Pressed tofu is browned first, then stir-fried with pork, celery, green garlic and fresh chiles.

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