Lu Wei

Name: Lu Wei
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 6 eggs, boiled; 200g dried tofu; 1 cup soy sauce; Star anise and cinnamon

滷味/loo way/

Also known as: Taiwanese Braised Snacks

About this dish

Assorted meats, eggs, and vegetables simmered slowly in a fragrant soy braising liquid.

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Ingredients

🥚6 eggs, boiled

🫘200g dried tofu

🍶1 cup soy sauce

🌿Star anise and cinnamon

Method

Serves 4

Combine soy sauce, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon with water to make a braising liquid.

Bring to a simmer and add the eggs and tofu.

Simmer gently for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavor.

Cool the ingredients in the liquid for even deeper flavor.

Slice and serve as a snack or side.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Lu wei is a popular Taiwanese street food format, where customers choose ingredients to be braised in a master soy sauce.

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