Braised Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
A side dish made by browning tofu and simmering it in a soy-based sauce until the seasoning soaks in, creating a mild yet savory flavor.
A side dish made by browning tofu and simmering it in a soy-based sauce until the seasoning soaks in, creating a mild yet savory flavor. It goes well with rice and is easy to make for a home-style lunch or dinner.
Side dishes · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 382g serving): 316.6 kcal · protein 19.4g · carbohydrate 17.1g · fat 19.6g · sodium 1231.4mg
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: Pat the tofu thoroughly dry so it splatters less and browns better in the pan.
Tips: Keep the heat at medium-low after adding the sauce so the tofu does not break apart and absorbs the seasoning slowly.
Tips: The remaining sauce is delicious mixed little by little into rice.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 200 g
- Onion — 0.5 pc
- Green onion — 0.3 pc
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Red pepper flakes — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Water — 80 ml