Home-Style Braised Tofu
家常烧豆腐 · Vegetarian · Comfort
Ingredients
- firm tofu — 400 g, sliced 1 cm thick
- soy sauce — 2 tbsp
- oyster-flavored vegetarian sauce — 1 tbsp
- garlic — 2 cloves, minced
- cornstarch — 2 tbsp for coating
- cooking oil — 2 tbsp
- scallions — 1 stalk, chopped
- sugar — 1/2 tsp
Steps (beginner-friendly)
- Pat the tofu slices dry, then dust both sides lightly with cornstarch.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Mix the sauce: soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and 1/3 cup water.
- Add garlic to the pan and stir 15 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and let it bubble 1-2 minutes, spooning it over the tofu until it thickens.
- Sprinkle scallions and serve.
Tip: The cornstarch crust soaks up the sauce while staying slightly crisp outside.
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