Braised tofu with crab

This delicate dish of crab and tofu is made from a range of contrasting flavours. It uses dried bamboo pith, which, when cooked, imparts a crunchy texture in contrast to the soft tofu and crab meat. The seasonings are a subtle mixture of yellow bean sauce, wine and hoisin sauce. If you do not have time to prepare fresh crab, use good quality canned crab meat.