Scallion Tofu (葱烧豆腐)

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Scallion Tofu (葱烧豆腐)

Try this delicious scallion tofu recipe: crispy pan-fried tofu braised in a sauce that is rich in scallion aroma and umami flavor. Quick, vegan, and irresistibly tasty!

459 kcal /serving 10 min Serves 2 Easy Asian Vegetarian Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tofu (preferably the firm type (see note 1)
  • 8 stalks scallions
  • 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil (see note 2 & 3)
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 3 tsp of water)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Cut tofu into slices of around ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness.
  2. Pat dry their surface with kitchen paper.
  3. Finely chop the white part of the scallions, then halve the green part.
  4. Heat oil in a wok or skillet/frying pan.
  5. Gently slide in the tofu pieces.
  6. Arrange them in a single layer and leave to fry over medium heat until the bottom side turns golden.
  7. Flip over to fry the other side (see note 3 for air-frying method).
  8. Transfer out the pan-fried tofu leaving any oil in the wok/skillet.
  9. Put in the chopped scallion white and fry until lightly brown.
  10. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water.
  11. Bring it to a full boil then put the tofu back in, along with the scallion greens.
  12. Leave to braise uncovered over high heat for about 2 minutes.
  13. Turn the heat down to low.
  14. Pour in the cornstarch slurry (stir it well beforehand).
  15. Simmer until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency (just thick enough to coat the spatula).

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

459 Calories
23.2g Protein 20% DV
14.8g Carbs 5% DV
36.9g Fat 47% DV
3.8g Fiber 10% DV
3.4g Sugars
773mg Sodium 52% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher
Allergen Info Gluten Wheat

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags tofu, quick, comfort-food