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Braised Tofu That Devours a Pot of Rice
Chinese dish ready in 35 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
- Prep
- 13m
- Cook
- 22m
- Total
- 35m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Tofu That Devours a Pot of Rice
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| tofu | 1 block |
| dark soy sauce | a little |
| light soy sauce | a little |
| oyster sauce | a little |
| beef sauce | 1 tbsp |
| minced garlic | 1 tbsp |
| chopped scallions | a little |
- tofu1 block
- dark soy saucea little
- light soy saucea little
- oyster saucea little
- beef sauce1 tbsp
- minced garlic1 tbsp
- chopped scallionsa little
Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Tofu That Devours a Pot of Rice step by step
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Step 1Blanch the tofu and set aside. Add minced garlic, a little dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and beef sauce to the wok. Stir-fry until evenly combined, then add the tofu and toss gently — be careful not to break the tofu. Pour in a little boiling water (must be boiling water!), cover, and reduce the sauce over low heat. Finally, add a little starch water to thicken, sprinkle with scallions, and serve!
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Step 2Made a whole pot — simple, quick, and incredibly delicious!
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Step 3Fresh, tender, and silky — hurry and mix it with white rice!
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Step 4Even my daughter who used to dislike it ate a big bowl and strongly demanded another!
Braised Tofu That Devours a Pot of Rice
Chinese dish ready in 35 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu
- a little dark soy sauce
- a little light soy sauce
- a little oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp beef sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- a little chopped scallions
Instructions
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Blanch the tofu and set aside. Add minced garlic, a little dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and beef sauce to the wok. Stir-fry until evenly combined, then add the tofu and toss gently — be careful not to break the tofu. Pour in a little boiling water (must be boiling water!), cover, and reduce the sauce over low heat. Finally, add a little starch water to thicken, sprinkle with scallions, and serve!
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Made a whole pot — simple, quick, and incredibly delicious!
-
Fresh, tender, and silky — hurry and mix it with white rice!
-
Even my daughter who used to dislike it ate a big bowl and strongly demanded another!
Recipe Details
Common Questions
How can I make this spicier?
Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.
