This spicy soup is great for a dinner party ... Ten minutes before serving, add the chilli oil, the sliced Chinese cabbage, deep-fried tofu, fresh tofu and fish balls, if using.

You may have seen some tofu at the store labeled as "silken," and maybe you assumed this just meant soft. While it often is, ...

Veganise your favourite Chinese dishes ... meat, sweet bean sauce (甜麵酱) and soybean paste (黄豆酱). In this recipe I have used vegan mince and smoked tofu to add some extra flavour.” ...