Century Egg Tofu

Century egg tofu is a simple, easy dish. Beginners can usually finish it in 5 minutes. The century eggs are springy and silky, paired with the refreshing tender tofu; savory and appetizing, perfect with rice!

Difficulty Updated 1/25/2026

Ingredients and Tools

  • Century eggs
  • Silken tofu
  • Light soy sauce
  • White sugar
  • Vinegar (Zhenjiang aromatic vinegar recommended)
  • Sesame oil (optional)
  • Chili oil (optional)
  • Crushed peanuts (optional)
  • Chopped scallions (optional)
  • Cilantro (optional)

Measurements

  • Century eggs 2
  • Silken tofu 1 box
  • Light soy sauce 15 ml
  • White sugar 2.5g
  • Vinegar 15 ml
  • Sesame oil 15 ml
  • Chili oil 10 ml
  • Crushed peanuts 10 g
  • Chopped scallions 15 g
  • Cilantro 1 sprig

Steps

  • First peel the century eggs and cut into quarters.
  • Cut the silken tofu into pieces or slices and place in the center.
  • Mix light soy sauce, white sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil into a sauce and drizzle it over.
  • Finally, optionally sprinkle crushed peanuts, chopped scallions, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Blanching the tofu first to remove the beany taste can remove the beany taste.
  • When cutting the century eggs into quarters, you can rub a little sesame oil on the knife to prevent sticking.
  • Reference: Cold Tossed Century Egg Tofu by Low-Config Little Chef - iCook. If you follow this guide and find issues or improvements, please submit an Issue or Pull request.