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BBC (Broad beans, bean curd and Chinese chutney)

An example of regional Australian Chinese food, this is a vegetarian (vegan) dish popularised by Adelaide institution Chinese restaurant Ying Chow. Despite the broad bean title it's made with edamame which are young soy beans.

BBC (Broad beans, bean curd and Chinese chutney)

An example of regional Australian Chinese food, this is a vegetarian (vegan) dish popularised by Adelaide institution Chinese restaurant Ying Chow. These days it's much imitated at other restaurants around Adelaide, but hasn't left the state.

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By Adam Liaw

Source: SBS


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  • serves 4 people
  • preparation 5 minutes
  • cooking 5 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 180 g marinated extra-firm bean curd (see Note)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp pickled Chinese cabbage (see Note)
  • 2 cups frozen edamame
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 bird's eye chillies, sliced
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
  • salt and sugar, to season
  • 1 tsp cornflour mixed with ¼ cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Cut the bean curd into cubes around the same size as the edamame.
  2. Heat a wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the bean curd and toss for about a minute. Add the pickled Chinese cabbage and edamame and toss to combine. Add the garlic, chillies, spring onion, sauces and toss to combine.
  3. Add a little water if needed to keep the mixture moist. Drizzle in a little cornflour mixture to thicken the sauce, then serve.

Note

• This is available in the refrigerated section of Asian grocers. We used Ma Ling brand that comes in a can.

Photography by Kitti Gould.

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Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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