Scallion Braised Tofu
Scallion Braised Tofu
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 1 block tofu, broken into small cubes
- 1/2 cup hot oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Braising Sauce
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into diagonal slices
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the braising sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the diagonally sliced green onions, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, chicken bouillon, and granulated sugar.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the corn starch and water to the sauce mixture. Mix everything well until the corn starch is dissolved and the sauce is uniform. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the tofu: Gently break the block of tofu into small, bite-sized cubes. You can do this by hand for a rustic look or cut with a knife.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the oil: Pour the hot oil into a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying (a small piece of tofu should sizzle when added).
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Fry the tofu: Carefully add the tofu cubes to the hot oil in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy, turning occasionally.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Add the sauce: Once the tofu is golden, pour the prepared sauce mixture over the tofu in the pan. Stir gently to coat all the tofu pieces.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Simmer and thicken: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve: Transfer the scallion braised tofu to a serving dish and serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh green onions if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Scallion Braised Tofu
For the Tofu
- 1 block tofu, broken into small cubes
- 1/2 cup hot oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Braising Sauce
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into diagonal slices
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the braising sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the diagonally sliced green onions, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, chicken bouillon, and granulated sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the corn starch and water to the sauce mixture. Mix everything well until the corn starch is dissolved and the sauce is uniform. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the tofu: Gently break the block of tofu into small, bite-sized cubes. You can do this by hand for a rustic look or cut with a knife.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the oil: Pour the hot oil into a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying (a small piece of tofu should sizzle when added).
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Fry the tofu: Carefully add the tofu cubes to the hot oil in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy, turning occasionally.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Add the sauce: Once the tofu is golden, pour the prepared sauce mixture over the tofu in the pan. Stir gently to coat all the tofu pieces.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Simmer and thicken: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve: Transfer the scallion braised tofu to a serving dish and serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh green onions if desired.
⏱️ 1 min