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braised tofu vegan

Braised Tofu (Vegetarian)

Prep : 4 minutes
Cook : 6 minutes
Author : Anna Lee
Cuisine : Chinese
5 from 1 vote
Serving : 2
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Braised tofu is easy and quick to make in 10 minutes. It's full of soy sauce and green onions and tastes salty and slightly sweet. Best quick dinner idea for vegetarian.

Ingredients

  • 380 g firm tofu (1 box) (Note 1)
  • 3 scallions, cut them into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces.
  • 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Prepare tofu - Cut the tofu into 2 pieces, each piece cut into 6 pieces, for a total of 12 pieces.
  • Pan-fried tofu - Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and then add the tofu. Each piece of tofu should be dipped in the oil in the pan so that the tofu will take shape and be tasty after frying.
  • The individual pieces of tofu shouldn't stick to each other in the pan. Otherwise, it'll be difficult to flip when turning.
  • Don't turn it immediately. Turn it after three minutes or when the undersides are golden brown. Fry the other side for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the sauce - Turn the heat to medium, add soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar and stir gently so that each piece of tofu can absorb the sauce.
  • Add the scallion whites and turn the tofu over so that the tofu on the other side can also absorb the sauce. (If there's not enough water, add 1 tablespoon of water). (Note 2)
  • Finally, add green scallions, stir gently and fry the scallions for about 1 ~ 2 minutes.
  • Ready to serve.

Tips & Notes:

  1. It's best to use extra firm or firm tofu. That way they can be shaped after frying. Don't use soft tofu or egg tofu, they aren't suitable for frying.
  2. You don't need to add too much water as the tofu will release water as it cooks.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 380g Calories: 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 19g (38%) Fat: 8g (12%) Sodium: 887mg (39%) Potassium: 81mg (2%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 179IU (4%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 255mg (26%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
Keyword: briased tofu
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