Tofu Menu Recipe
Includes braised tofu, fried tofu with dipping sauce and Mapo tofu.
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Ingredients
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Braised Tofu
Fried Tofu with Dipping Sauce
Mapo Tofu
Method
Braised Tofu
- 1
Prepare the Tofu
Drain and cut the firm tofu into cubes.
- 2
- 3
Add Tofu and Broth
Add tofu cubes, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Braised Cooking
Cover and let braise for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Serve
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Fried Tofu with Dipping Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Tofu
Drain and press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- 7
Coat with Cornstarch
Dredge tofu cubes in cornstarch, ensuring they are well coated.
- 8
Fry the Tofu
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu until golden brown and crispy.
- 9
Make Dipping Sauce
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and toasted sesame seeds.
- 10
Serve
Serve fried tofu hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Mapo Tofu
- 11
Prepare the Tofu
Drain and cut the silken tofu into cubes.
- 12
Cook Ground Pork (Optional)
In a pan, brown the ground pork over medium heat until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 13
- 14
Add Sauce Ingredients
Stir in doubanjiang, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 15
Add Tofu
Gently add tofu cubes and cooked pork (if using) to the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 16
Thicken Sauce
Stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 17
Serve
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.
