Stir-fried Tau kan

Tau kan (Wet Bean curd Blocks) is a very versatile bean curd base. It's used mainly as a vegetarian dish and can be found at any stalls that sell tofu.

My husband loves this and never fail to purchase a packet whenever he goes to the market. This happens so often that sometimes I end up with two to three packets in the freezer!


Stir-fried Tau kan


1 piece Japanese cucumber, sliced angular
1 packet tau kan
1 tsp carrot, shredded
1 tsp ginger, shredded
2 shallots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp oil
salt, pepper, sugar, water

1. Heat oil in the wok and toss fry the tau kan lightly.
2. Drain and dish out.
3. Saute the ginger, shallots and garlic till fragrant.
4. Add the carrot and cucumber and stir fry with some salt, sesame oil and oyster sauce for a while with some water.
5. Cover for a half a minute.
6. Mix back the tau kan.
7. Sprinkle in some pepper and sugar for taste.
8. Serve hot with rice.