Chinese Braised Tofu

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Chinese Braised Tofu Recipe

This Chinese Braised Tofu recipe is a traditional dish that is simple to make and full of flavor. Tofu is simmered in a savory sauce made of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar until tender and flavorful. It's an excellent vegetarian main course that goes well with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

• 2 thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• shaoxing wine, 2 tbsp
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• soy sauce, 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 block firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Instructions

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
• Cook until the tofu is lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, vegetable broth, cornstarch, and white pepper in a small bowl.
• Bring the sauce to a boil over the tofu.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
• Serve hot over rice, garnished with green onions.

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