Simple Braised Tofu

5.0 from 26 reviews

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Side Dish

Cuisines: Chinese

Ingredients: Tofu

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 blocks firm/extra firm tofu, cut each into 12-16 pieces
• 4 tablespoon oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 red cayenne chilies (or red bird eye chilies for spicier dish), thinly sliced
• 3 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
• Braising sauce (mix the following together)
• 3 tablespoon oyster sauce, or mushroom sauce for vegetarian option
• 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan (or a well-seasoned cast-iron pan) and fry the tofu pieces until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Then add the braising sauce. Mix well and bring to a boil.
3. Return the tofu to the pan, reduce heat, and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the scallions, mix well, and cook for another minute. Turn off heat, transfer to a serving plate and serve with steamed white rice.