Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu

It has a sweet-and-sour flavor that’s perfect for opening your appetite and pairing nicely with rice. A delicious Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu recipe.

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Prep
12m
Cook
20m
Total
32m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu

Ingredient Amount
tomatoes 2 as needed
Puning triangular tofu as needed
garlic sprouts 1 as needed
garlic cloves 3 as needed
salt to taste
oyster sauce to taste
  • tomatoes2 as needed
  • Puning triangular tofuas needed
  • garlic sprouts1 as needed
  • garlic cloves3 as needed
  • saltto taste
  • oyster sauceto taste

Cooking StepsHow to cook Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu step by step

  1. Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu
    Step 1

    Wash the tomatoes and cut into small pieces.

  2. Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu
    Step 2

    Rinse the Puning triangular tofu and drain well.

  3. Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu
    Step 3

    Heat oil in a wok. When hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and stir-fry over medium-high heat. Season with salt and a spoonful of tomato paste (or ketchup) for a richer tomato flavor — this is optional. Stir well and cook until the tomatoes break down and release their juices.

  4. Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu
    Step 4

    Add a little more minced garlic, then add the triangular tofu and toss to combine. Add a splash of water, cover, and braise over medium heat for 3 minutes.

  5. Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu
    Step 5

    After 3 minutes the tofu will have softened. Uncover, taste and adjust seasoning. Add a touch of oyster sauce for umami. Toss in the white parts of the garlic sprouts first, stir a few times until fragrant, then add the green leaves and stir briefly before serving.

  6. Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu
    Step 6

    A comforting homestyle dish — ready to serve with rice!

Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu

It has a sweet-and-sour flavor that’s perfect for opening your appetite and pairing nicely with rice. A delicious Tomato-Braised Triangular Tofu recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 as needed tomatoes
  • as needed Puning triangular tofu
  • 1 as needed garlic sprouts
  • 3 as needed garlic cloves
  • to taste salt
  • to taste oyster sauce

Instructions

  1. Wash the tomatoes and cut into small pieces.

  2. Rinse the Puning triangular tofu and drain well.

  3. Heat oil in a wok. When hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and stir-fry over medium-high heat. Season with salt and a spoonful of tomato paste (or ketchup) for a richer tomato flavor — this is optional. Stir well and cook until the tomatoes break down and release their juices.

  4. Add a little more minced garlic, then add the triangular tofu and toss to combine. Add a splash of water, cover, and braise over medium heat for 3 minutes.

  5. After 3 minutes the tofu will have softened. Uncover, taste and adjust seasoning. Add a touch of oyster sauce for umami. Toss in the white parts of the garlic sprouts first, stir a few times until fragrant, then add the green leaves and stir briefly before serving.

  6. A comforting homestyle dish — ready to serve with rice!

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