Braised tofu with scallions is a classic home-style dish. It has a rich aroma of scallions, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside tofu, and a savory sauce that goes well with rice. Here's a simple and easy recipe: --- ### **Braised Tofu with Scallions** (Serves 2) **⏰ Time**: 20 minutes **🍳 Difficulty**: ★☆☆☆☆ --- #### **【Ingredients】** | Main Ingredients | Seasonings/Side Dishes | |-------------|-------------------| | 1 block of firm tofu (approx. 400g) | 1 scallion (or 5 green onions) | | 2 cloves of minced garlic | 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce | | 1/2 tablespoon of dark soy sauce | 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce | | 1 teaspoon of sugar | 1/2 bowl of water (approx. 150ml) | | 1 teaspoon of cornstarch (for thickening) | A pinch of salt | --- #### **【Steps】** **1️⃣ Prepare the ingredients** - Cut the tofu into 1cm thick slices and pat dry with kitchen paper (⚠️ to prevent oil splattering); - Slice the scallion diagonally into sections (separate the white and green parts), and mince the garlic. **2️⃣ Pan-frying tofu to set its shape** - Heat a pan with a generous amount of oil. Once hot, reduce the heat to medium and add the tofu slices. - Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side), then remove and set aside. ❗ **Key point**: Do not flip the tofu too frequently while pan-frying; flip only after one side has set. **3️⃣ Sautéing the scallion sauce** - Leave some oil in the pan and sauté the white parts of the scallions and minced garlic until slightly browned. - Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and sauté until fragrant. Pour in half a bowl of water and bring to a boil. **4️⃣ Simmering to infuse flavor** - Add the pan-fried tofu and gently toss to coat with the sauce. - Cover and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the sauce. **5️⃣ Thickening the sauce** - Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and pour into the pan over high heat. - Add the green parts of the scallions and stir-fry quickly until the sauce thickens. Adjust the saltiness to taste. --- #### **【Key Tips】** 1. **Tofu Selection】: Firm tofu (Northern tofu) is more resistant to frying and boiling, while soft tofu is easily broken; 2. **Anti-Stick Secret】: Rub the pan with ginger slices before frying the tofu, or sprinkle a little salt before adding oil; 3. **Add Scallions in Two Stages**: Sauté the white parts of the scallions to enhance the flavor, and add the green parts last to retain their fresh aroma. --- #### **【Variation Suggestions】** - Add Meat Version: Sauté meat slices before frying the tofu to increase protein content; - Spicy Version: Add bird's eye chili or dried chili peppers when sautéing; - Upgrade Side Dishes: Add wood ear mushrooms and carrot slices to cook together for richer nutrition. --- **✨ Finished Product**: The tofu skin is slightly charred and coated with amber-colored sauce, with a fragrant aroma of scallions. The sauce is perfect for mixing with rice! Best enjoyed hot~
Materials
White sugar
Salt
Oyster sauce
Light soy sauce
Dark soy sauce
starch
Tofu
scallions
Clear water
Old tofu
#Holic's Home-Style Recipe: Braised Tofu with Scallions
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