A silky, savory family favorite featuring soft tofu steamed in a custard-like egg base, topped with a rich minced pork and mushroom gravy. Healthy, kid-friendly, and ready in 20 minutes.
Recipes
Welcome to our collection of authentic Chinese tofu recipes, tested and cooked in a real kitchen in China. Whether you love crispy tofu, silky soups, spicy Sichuan flavors, or quick weeknight meals, these recipes are created for home cooks everywhere. Each dish includes step-by-step photos, helpful cooking tips, and substitutions for ingredients outside Asia. Discover how tofu can be crispy, tender, spicy, comforting — and always full of flavor.
Silky Egg Tofu with Minced Pork (Rou Mo Hua Dan Dou Fu)
This 20-minute Silky Egg Tofu with Minced Pork (Rou Mo Hua Dan Dou Fu) combines tender tofu, fluffy eggs, and savory pork in a rich sauce. A perfect, comforting weeknight meal.
Golden Pan-Fried Tofu (Xiang Jian Dou Fu)
Make the best Golden Pan-Fried Tofu (Xiang Jian Dou Fu) in 20 minutes. Crispy egg-coated tofu simmered in a savory garlic soy sauce. Easy, healthy, and better than takeout.
Silky Steamed Tofu with Egg (鸡蛋抱豆腐)
A beginner-friendly guide to Chinese steamed tofu. Get a “melt-in-your-mouth” texture by steaming silken tofu in a savory egg custard. Topped with an easy and delicious pork and shiitake gravy.
Creamy Tofu Soup with Clams (Nai Bai Doufu Tang)
Learn to make this light, creamy Chinese tofu soup with clams, egg, and Napa cabbage. A comforting, healthy, and easy 15-minute meal.
Easy Spicy Numbing Tofu (Mala Doufu)
Learn to make authentic, restaurant-quality Spicy Numbing Tofu (Mala Doufu) at home with firm tofu and a rich, savory Sichuan sauce.
Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu with Savory Glaze (Cui Pi Doufu)
Learn to make addictive crispy pan-fried tofu (Cui Pi Doufu) with a savory-sweet glaze. This easy recipe uses tender tofu for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Easy Braised Pan-Fried Tofu (Men Jian Doufu 焖煎豆腐)
Learn to make melt-in-your-mouth braised pan-fried tofu (Men Jian Doufu) with this easy, savory recipe—perfect for beginners using soft tofu!