Today I’m making a super simple and delicious scallion tofu. Golden pan-fried tofu, coated in a glossy savory sauce, with fragrant scallions in every bite — this is the kind of dish that makes you want an extra bowl of rice. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy days. If you don’t know what to cook today, this is a great one to try.
🥣Sauce • Minced garlic • Chopped scallions • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp oyster sauce • 1/2 tbsp sugar • 1 tbsp cornstarch • A pinch of salt • 200 ml water
📝Instructions 1, Cut tofu into thick pieces 2, Chop garlic and scallions 3, Slice scallion greens into segments 4, Pan-fry tofu until golden on both sides 5, Pour in the sauce 6, Simmer on low heat for 3 minutes 7, Add scallion greens and finish 8, Plate it up, spoon that glossy sauce over… Now it’s time to enjoy your own cooking!
This video provides a simple, step-by-step guide to making scallion braised tofu, a healthy and vegetarian-friendly Chinese home-style dish. The process focuses on achieving a crispy exterior on the tofu and simmering it in a savory, glossy sauce for a satisfying meal typically served with rice.
Today, I'll show you a very simple and delicious Chinese home-style dishes,
scallion braised tofu. It's healthy and tasty, and perfect for vegetarians.
First, cut the tofu into thick pieces.
Separate the scallions into white and green parts, and cut them into sections.
Finely chop some garlic.
Now, let's make the sauce.
In a bowl, add the garlic and the white parts of the scallions.
Then add 2 spoons of soy sauce, 1 spoon of oyster sauce,
half a spoon of sugar, and 1 spoon of cornstarch.
Pour in about 200 milliliters of water and mix well.
If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can add a pinch of salt.
Heat some oil in a pan.
When the oil is hot, gently place in the tofu.
Cook on medium-low heat, and let it slowly turn golden on both sides,
about 2 minutes each side.
You'll get that nice crispy surface.
Pour in the sauce.
Let it simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, so the tofu can absorb all the flavor.
Cook until the sauce becomes thick.
Add the green scallions, and gently coat the tofu with the sauce.
Now plate the tofu.
Pour that glossy, savory sauce all over.
And now, it's time to enjoy your own cooking.
Soft, flavorful tofu with that rich sauce.
Serve it with rice, and it's so satisfying.
If you have any questions while making this dish,
feel free to leave a comment below.
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