Malan with Dried Tofu

Malan with Dried Tofu
I remember when I was young, my grandmother would tell us to eat Malan three times before the Qingming Festival to keep our eyes bright. After school, we would dig for Malan in the fields, knowing there wasn't much scientific basis for it, but that memory lingers, and every spring during Malan season, I think of my grandmother.

Materials

Malan heads 500g
Dried tofu 2 pieces
Oyster sauce 5g
Sesame oil 10g
Salt 1/4 tsp
Water As needed

How To Make

  1. First, rinse the Malan you bought. While prepping, Xiaomei brings water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil.

    First, rinse the Malan you bought. While prepping, Xiaomei brings water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add the Malan for 10 seconds at 100 degrees, stirring gently with a spatula.

    Once the water is boiling, add the Malan for 10 seconds at 100 degrees, stirring gently with a spatula.
  3. After the time is up, remove the Malan and place it in a bowl of clean water. Drain and set aside.

    After the time is up, remove the Malan and place it in a bowl of clean water. Drain and set aside.
  4. Cut the dried tofu in half, using the turbo button for one second at a time, then chop it into smaller pieces.

    Cut the dried tofu in half, using the turbo button for one second at a time, then chop it into smaller pieces.
  5. Add the Malan to the main pot and use the turbo button for two seconds at a time.

    Add the Malan to the main pot and use the turbo button for two seconds at a time.
  6. Next, add the chopped tofu, salt, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix on speed three for 20 seconds.

    Next, add the chopped tofu, salt, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix on speed three for 20 seconds.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, then invert onto a plate. Crush a few almonds with a knife and use them as a garnish.

    Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, then invert onto a plate. Crush a few almonds with a knife and use them as a garnish.