# Lava Tofu (Baojiang Tofu)

A recipe for lava tofu, also known as baojiang tofu, with a chewy skin and a molten, gooey inside.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 4 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 litre hot water
- 8 chunks firm tofu

## Instructions

1. Mix 1 tsp baking soda with 1 litre hot water.
2. Add big chunks of tofu and leave it to bathe for 4 hours.
3. Take the tofu out and pat it dry with some kitchen paper.
4. Brush the tofu with oil and bake it in the air fryer at 200°C for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.

## Equipment

- bowl
- measuring cup
- baking soda container
- spoon
- kitchen paper
- brush
- air fryer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHdeo46sleq/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/582065a8-e17c-45b4-a0c1-f93470a3a9a0
- Extracted: 2025-03-24

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