Tea eggs
Cook the eggs first, then crack the shells and simmer them in spiced tea.
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Century egg and tofu
Use silken tofu labeled ready to eat, then add century eggs and a freshly mixed sauce.
~10 minestimated time1servings4clear steps
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Follow the food, not just the clock.- 01
Check the chilled tofu
Check that the tofu is within its use-by date, has been kept chilled as labeled, and is ready to eat. If cooking is required, follow the package and cool safely first. Use a clean board, knife and plate.
Look forThe package is intact and the preparation follows its label.
Preparation ↗ - 02
Cut the eggs and tofu
Peel the century eggs and cut each into quarters. Drain the tofu, gently slice or cube it and plate with the eggs.
Look forThe tofu holds its shape and the egg wedges are even.
Knife work ↗ - 03
Mix the dressing
Mix the soy sauce, sugar and vinegar. Add optional sesame or chili oil to taste. Check sauce ingredients and allergens before using.
Look forThe sugar dissolves and the dressing is well mixed.
Mixing & beating ↗ - 04
Dress and serve promptly
Pour over the dressing, add optional scallion or peanuts and serve promptly. Keep peanut-containing utensils separate from peanut-free portions.
Look forThe dressing covers the eggs and tofu and the dish remains fresh and chilled.
Seasoning ↗
Recipe sources & image information
Adapted from HowToCook / 皮蛋豆腐 · HowToCook contributors / Anduin2017/HowToCook · Unlicense
Bilingual editorial adaptation. Independently content-reviewed; not kitchen-tested. Project-generated images illustrate this recipe and its steps, rather than a user’s cooking result. Timing is an estimate; check actual ingredients, labels and doneness.
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