This recipe employs a traditional Sichuan cooking technique called gan bian ('crinkle-fry'), in which the main ingredient is continuously stir-fried in a small amount of the oil over medium heat until it starts to 'crinkle'.
Serves : 4
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 25 minutes
Ingredients :
3 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon salt
300g (10 o z ) dried sweet tofu strips, cut into strips (about 3 cups)
1carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
1 teaspoon black Chinese vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
20g (1/2 cup) Chinese celery leaves or coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
Sauce
3 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoon rice wine
2 teaspoon soy sauce
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