# Honeycomb steamed Tofu with Sizzling Chili oil

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegan, vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block firm tofu
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil
- 1 whole star anise
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 tsp sichuan peppercorn
- 1/4 onion, sliced
- 2 scallion, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder

## Instructions

1. Using a metal straw, punch holes across the top of the firm tofu block to create a honeycomb effect.
2. Place the tofu on a plate and set it inside a bamboo steamer. Cover and steam.
3. In a pot, heat the oil with star anise, bay leaf, Sichuan peppercorns, and sliced onion over medium heat to infuse the oil.
4. Whisk soy sauce in a small bowl.
5. Remove the steamed tofu from the steamer.
6. Top the tofu with minced garlic, chopped scallions, and chili powder.
7. Drizzle the infused oil through a mesh sieve over the tofu seasonings, then pour the soy sauce over the dish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLLmXHXs/
- Creator: veganbunnyelle
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3b5fe25a-3a87-4eba-9b0c-b00ba98267ce
- Extracted: 2026-10-05

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