Pan-Braised Tofu with Leeks (ねぎ焼き豆腐)
Pan-Braised Tofu with Leeks (ねぎ焼き豆腐)
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu, about 300 g
- 1 stalk leek, sliced, or large green onion
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 120 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into thick slices. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the tofu slices until both sides are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
In a bowl, combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add a little more cooking oil to the same pan if needed. Sauté the sliced leeks over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Return the pan-fried tofu to the pan with the sautéed leeks. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the tofu and leeks.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring gently, until the sauce reduces slightly and becomes glossy, coating the tofu pieces. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pan-Braised Tofu with Leeks (ねぎ焼き豆腐)
- 1 block firm tofu, about 300 g
- 1 stalk leek, sliced, or large green onion
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 120 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into thick slices. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the tofu slices until both sides are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
In a bowl, combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add a little more cooking oil to the same pan if needed. Sauté the sliced leeks over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Return the pan-fried tofu to the pan with the sautéed leeks. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the tofu and leeks.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring gently, until the sauce reduces slightly and becomes glossy, coating the tofu pieces. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
⏱️ 1 min