Red Braised Tofu
Easy
Golden pan-fried tofu slowly braised in a rich, savory-sweet sauce until perfectly tender and deeply flavored.
Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Coat Tofu in Flour
USES
Firm Tofu, soaked 2 hours (1.5 chunk)·Wheat Flour, coat evenly (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Spread flour on a flat surface, lay tofu pieces on top and press to coat evenly.
STEP 2 OF 10
Shake Off Excess Flour
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Open on YouTube ↗Lift each tofu piece and gently pat off any excess flour before frying.
STEP 3 OF 10
Pan-Fry Tofu Golden
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Open on YouTube ↗Fry tofu in hot oil until both sides turn golden brown.
STEP 4 OF 10
Remove Fried Tofu
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer golden tofu out of the pan and set aside.
STEP 5 OF 10
Sauté Chives and Garlic
USES
Garlic, minced (5 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗In the same pan without extra oil, stir-fry chives and garlic until fragrant.
STEP 6 OF 10
Add Sugar and Doubanjiang
USES
Chilli Bean Paste (2.5 tablespoon)·Rock Sugar (20 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add rock sugar on low heat, let it melt slightly, then stir in doubanjiang to color the oil.
STEP 7 OF 10
Add Soy Sauce and Water
USES
Light Soy Sauce (2 tablespoon)·Water (250 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in soy sauce and water, then increase heat to bring to a boil.
STEP 8 OF 10
Season the Sauce
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Salt (0 as needed)·White Pepper (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add white pepper and salt to taste and stir to combine.
STEP 9 OF 10
Braise Tofu in Sauce
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Open on YouTube ↗Add tofu back in, ensure it is submerged, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 7 minutes.
STEP 10 OF 10
Add Chives and Cover
USES
Chinese Chives, cut segments (40 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Scatter chives on top, cover with a lid until chives are just wilted, then turn off the heat.
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