Red-Braised Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Red-Braised Tofu is a Chinese dish made by pan-frying tofu until golden, then braising it with soy sauce and oyster sauce until savory and subtly sweet.
Red-Braised Tofu is a Chinese dish made by pan-frying tofu until golden, then braising it with soy sauce and oyster sauce until savory and subtly sweet. It pairs especially well with warm rice and makes a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Chinese · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 269g serving): 289.1 kcal · protein 14.5g · carbohydrate 10.9g · fat 20.9g · sodium 1592.9mg
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 dry before frying to reduce splattering and help the surface brown nicely.
Tips: After adding the seasoning, braise over medium-low heat so the tofu absorbs the flavor without falling apart.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 0.5 block
- Green onion — 0.3 stalk
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce — 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Cooking oil — 1 Tbsp
- Water — 0.3 cup