How to make braised old tofu

Tofu may seem like an insignificant food, but in fact, after eating it, the human body can not only absorb a lot of nutrients from it, but the key is that tofu is indeed a relatively healthy ingredient that can be paired with many things, including some Chinese medicinal materials. There are many ways to prepare tofu. It can be stewed or fried. In short, it depends entirely on your preference. So, how to make braised old tofu?

Tofu makes it easier for the human body to absorb and utilize soy protein; the soft and flexible nature of tofu leaves Chinese people, who are good at cooking, with great room for creativity. As a result, tofu is used to make a wide variety of dishes to suit the tastes and preferences of people in different regions.

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Ingredients

300g tofu

Excipients

100g pork

1 red pepper

1 hot pepper

seasoning

Peanut oil

1 spoon of dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 spoon of starch

2 tablespoons bean paste

How to make braised tofu

1. Cut the old tofu into long strips (about 1 cm thick) and soak them in water.

2. Dice the bell pepper and red pepper, mince the pork, and add 1 spoon of cornstarch to marinate.

3. Drain the water from the tofu, heat the pan, pour in peanut oil (more oil is needed), put the tofu in and fry until golden brown, then put it in a plate and drain the oil.

4. Leave some oil in the pan, pour the pork into the pan and stir-fry until the color changes, then add the chili peppers

5. Pour in the fried firm tofu (turn to low heat), add 2 tablespoons of broad bean paste, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, turn to high heat, mix these seasonings with the firm tofu and serve.

Nutritional Value

Tofu is extremely nutritious, containing iron, magnesium, potassium, niacin, copper, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, folic acid, vitamin B1, lutein and vitamin B6. Every 100 grams of firm tofu contains 69.8% water, 15.7 grams of protein, 8.6 grams of fat, 4.3 grams of carbohydrates and 0.1 gram of fiber, providing 611.2 kilojoules of calories. The high amino acid and protein content in tofu makes it a good complement to grains. 78% of tofu fat is unsaturated fatty acids and it contains no cholesterol, so it is known as "plant meat". The digestion and absorption rate of tofu is over 95%. Two small pieces of tofu can meet a person's daily calcium needs.