Century Egg (Pidan) and Tofu Cold Dish
I’ve really been exploring some dishes from my childhood, and this is a simple summer dish that just goes deliciously with some white rice. It’s a chilled side dish that’s really quick to put together! I don’t really have much to say about it other than it’s a dish my mom and grandmother made as I was growing up, and it doesn’t really require anything special other than a bit of chopping. Do use some nice sesame oil and a good soy sauce! Mix it together right before serving.
My mom also has been adding cubes of avocado as well, which is a delicious twist.
Ingredients
- 6 ounce block of silken tofu, sliced
- 1 century egg, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon scallions (or cilantro)
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 ripe avocado, cubed, (optional)
- Assemble the ingredients and drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce on top. Garnish with scallions (or cilantro) and cracked black pepper.
- Chill and combine well before serving.