Irresistible Sizzling Tofu with Salted Fish | Chinese Hot Plate Egg Beancurd Stir Fry Recipe

Sizzling Tofu with Salted Fish is a comforting and flavourful Chinese-inspired dish sometimes found at zi char stalls in Singapore and eateries across Malaysia. It combines soft tofu, fragrant salted fish, and a savoury sauce for the perfect balance of textures and umami depth. This recipe brings that familiar restaurant-style taste straight to your home kitchen, using simple steps and ingredients easily available at most Asian grocers. The sizzling presentation adds a touch of theatre that’s sure to impress family or guests. Give this recipe a go — you’ll be surprised how quick and delicious it is to make. Happy cooking!

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

Pre-prepared Ingredients
400g (14.1 oz) egg tofu, cut into 1.5–2cm thick rounds and fried until golden brown
1 red onion, quartered, separated into 'petals' and lightly fried
60g (2.1 oz) sugar snap peas, de-stringed and lightly fried
10g (0.4 oz) dried salted fish, rinsed, diced and fried until crispy (for garnish)

For the Stir-Fry
5g (0.2 oz) dried salted fish, rinsed and diced
100g (3.5 oz) minced pork
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5g (0.2 oz) young ginger, minced
A few dashes of white pepper
80g (2.8 oz) canned baby corn, drained


For the Sauce
200ml (7.0 fl oz) water
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ tbsp premium dark soy sauce
½ tsp sugar
1 tbsp cornflour, mixed with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry

To Finish
1 egg, beaten

#chinesetofu #chinesefood #tofurecipes