Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu

Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu

Overview

Born and raised in the Northeast, I especially love Northeastern cuisine. This stew I have eaten often since I was a child is loved by the whole family and I would like to share it with everyone.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Take the frozen tofu out of the refrigerator and defrost it in advance.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 1

  2. Wash the Chinese cabbage and tear it into chunks by hand.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 2

  3. Cut the pork belly into thin slices.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 3

  4. Chop green onion and ginger slices.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 4

  5. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry chopped green onion and ginger.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 5

  6. Add pork belly and stir-fry until meat changes color.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 6

  7. Add Chinese cabbage and stir-fry.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 7

  8. Add frozen tofu and stir-fry.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 8

  9. Add enough water to cover the cabbage. Add star anise. Transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 9

  10. Add salt and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. Cook until the soup turns white. Take out of the pan and sprinkle in coriander. Because I ran out of coriander at home, the wolfberry I added also tastes good.

    Chinese cabbage stewed with frozen tofu step 10