Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMilpitas SGD Tofu HouseCrab Soft Tofu Recipe

Crab Soft Tofu Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Gently drain the soft tofu and cut it into 4 equal squares. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Crab

    If using fresh crab, make sure the crab meat is clean and free of shells. If using canned crab meat, drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Chop Aromatics

    Finely chop the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Crab Meat

    Add the fresh crab meat to the pan and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

  3. 6

    Prepare Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  4. 7

    Combine Tofu and Sauce

    Gently add the tofu squares into the pan with the crab mixture. Pour the sauce over the top and gently shake the pan to coat the tofu without breaking it.

  5. 8

    Simmer

    Cover the pan and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld and the tofu to absorb the sauce.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Carefully transfer the crab soft tofu onto a serving plate. Drizzle with chili oil and sprinkle with chopped cilantro to garnish.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve warm as a main dish or alongside steamed rice.

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