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Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light)

豆腐抱蛋（简单清淡） · pan chinese cuisine

25 min total15 min cooking11 stepssavorylight

The author notes this is kept simple and mild because kids are eating it; for a spicier version, you can stir garlic chili sauce or another favorite sauce into the sauce mix.

Priyanka Raman's profile photoPriyanka RamanSoftware engineer by day, South Indian cook by night. My pressure cooker is my personality now. Trying to nail my amma's rasam without shortcuts.

Nutrition & allergens

Contains:EggSoy

Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.

Per serving (4 servings)

Energy (kcal)
98.3(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Protein (g)
9.3(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Fat (g)
5.8(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Carbs (g)
2.1(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Sodium (mg)
88.5(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)

Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.

  • Egg ingredient identification photo

    egg鸡蛋

    3.0 piece

  • tofu ingredient

    tofu豆腐

    12.35 oz

  • Scallion ingredient identification photo

    scallion葱花

    2.0 stalk

  • Neutral cooking oil ingredient identification photo

    Neutral oil油

    as needed

  • Fine salt ingredient identification photo

    salt盐

    to taste

  • Weidamei brand soy sauce ingredient

    soy sauce酱油

    to taste

  • Cornstarch ingredient identification photo

    cornstarch玉米淀粉

    as needed

Techniques you'll use

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 1 visual checkpoint.

    Prepare all the ingredients.

    ✅ Done when: Everything is measured out and within reach before cooking begins.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 2 visual checkpoint.

    Cut the scallion stalks into finely chopped scallion greens and set aside.

    ✅ Done when: The scallions are evenly minced and reserved on the side.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 3 visual checkpoint.

    Beat the eggs with a little salt until well combined into an egg liquid, and set aside.

    ✅ Done when: The eggs are fully beaten into a uniform, slightly frothy liquid.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Starch thickening (gou qian) ↗
    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 4 visual checkpoint.

    Make the sauce: in a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, a little salt, cornstarch, and a tiny bit of sugar, then add two tablespoons of water and stir until smooth. Set aside.

    ✅ Done when: The cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth with no lumps.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 5 visual checkpoint.

    Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

    ✅ Done when: The oil shimmers gently in the pan over medium-low heat.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Pan-frying (jian) ↗
    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 6 visual checkpoint.

    Add the whole block of tofu to the pan (keeping the heat at medium-low helps avoid oil splatters).

    ✅ Done when: The tofu sits in the pan and begins to sizzle gently.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 7 visual checkpoint.

    Pour the beaten egg liquid over the tofu.

    ✅ Done when: The egg liquid evenly surrounds the tofu in the pan.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 8 visual checkpoint.

    When the egg is half set, use a spatula to cut the tofu into small pieces.

    ✅ Done when: The egg is set around the edges but still soft and half-cooked in the center.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 9 visual checkpoint.

    Pour the prepared sauce over the tofu.

    ✅ Done when: The sauce is evenly distributed over the tofu and egg.

  10. 10

    Step 103 min

    Low heatSimmering (dun) ↗
    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 10 visual checkpoint.

    Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

    ✅ Done when: The sauce has thickened slightly and the egg is fully cooked after 2 to 3 minutes.

  11. 11

    Step 11

    Tofu with Eggs (Simple and Light) — step 11 visual checkpoint.

    Sprinkle the scallion greens on top, cover for a few more seconds, then serve.

    ✅ Done when: The scallions are slightly softened by the residual heat after a few seconds.