Chinese-Style Braised Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Chinese-style braised tofu is simmered with soy sauce and doubanjiang until the seasoning soaks into the tofu, making it tender and savory.
Chinese-style braised tofu is simmered with soy sauce and doubanjiang until the seasoning soaks into the tofu, making it tender and savory. It goes well with rice for a weekday lunch or dinner, and its gentle heat helps awaken the appetite.
Chinese · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 342g serving): 251.9 kcal · protein 14.9g · carbohydrate 11.1g · fat 16.7g · sodium 1649.7mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: When turning the tofu, use a spatula rather than chopsticks to help keep it from breaking apart.
Tips: Doubanjiang develops a deeper aroma when stir-fried longer, but it can burn easily, so keep the heat low.
Tips: If serving it over rice, leave a generous amount of sauce for the best texture.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 150 g
- Green onion — 0.5 pc
- Doubanjiang — 1 tsp
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Chili oil — 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil — 1 tsp
- Water — 120 ml
- Cornstarch — 1 tsp