It’s surprising to know that quail eggs become a braised dish with rich tofu, creating some astonishing results. Quite curious, right? So let’s get started cooking with TasteVN by exploring 2 super attractive ways to make braised quail eggs with tofu!
1. Braised Quail Eggs with Tofu
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking time
30 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Quail Eggs with Tofu Serves 4
Tofu 5 pieces Quail eggs 30 eggs Onion 1 bulb Shallots 4 bulbs Spring onion 2 stalks Garlic 2 cloves Bird’s eye chili 3 fruits Fresh coconut water 400 ml Fish sauce 4 tablespoons Cooking oil 260 ml Common spices a little (Seasoning/ Sugar/ Ground pepper)
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How to cook Quail Eggs with Tofu
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the shallots and garlic, then mince 2 shallots and 2 cloves of garlic.
Peel the onion and cut it into wedges. For the green onions, remove the roots, wash them clean, and cut them into pieces. Wash the chili peppers and remove the stems.
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Prepare the sauce
Prepare a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of seasoning, 4 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, then mix all together.
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Stewed quail eggs
Continue to place the pot on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (10ml), add minced shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant over medium heat.
Next, add the sauce and stir-fry for 3 – 5 minutes, then add the quail eggs, tofu, 1 onion cut into wedges, 3 bird’s eye chilies, and 400ml of coconut water, and proceed to stew for 15 – 20 minutes.
Finally, when everything is cooked and tender, season to taste and add the chopped green onion and 2 shallots, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
What are you waiting for? Let’s present it right away! The fragrant aroma continuously draws us in, making our hearts flutter.
Each cute, square piece of tofu is nutty and combined with rich quail eggs, adding a bit of spiciness from the chili, and pouring the braising sauce over white rice is just perfect!
2. Fried Quail Eggs Braised with Tofu
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Quail Eggs Braised with Tofu Serves 3
Quail eggs 15 pieces Tofu 3 pieces Green onions 1 stalk Shallots 1 bulb Coconut caramel sauce 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 510 ml Seasoning/ Sugar A little
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How to prepare Fried Quail Eggs with Tofu
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Prepare the ingredients
For green onions, remove the roots, cut off the tops, wash thoroughly and let dry, then chop finely. As for the shallots, peel them and slice them thinly.
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Boil the eggs and peel them
Wash the quail eggs with water to clean off any dirt on the shell. At the same time, put a pot on the stove with 500ml of water over high heat.
When the water is gently boiling, add 15 quail eggs and boil for 15 minutes. When you see the eggs floating on the surface, they are cooked, then turn off the heat and remove the quail eggs into a bowl.
Finally, let them cool for 10 – 15 minutes before peeling!
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Fried tofu and eggs
Place a pan on the stove with 500ml of cooking oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, reduce to low heat and add 3 pieces of cut tofu and 15 peeled quail eggs to fry for about 7 – 10 minutes, until they are all golden, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
Tip: To prevent the tofu and quail eggs from burning, you should stir continuously and ensure that the oil covers the surface of the tofu!
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Quail Egg Stew
Next, place another pot on the stove with 2 teaspoons (10ml) of cooking oil and 1 sliced red onion to sauté until fragrant.
Then, add the entire amount of fried tofu and quail eggs and stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Continue by seasoning with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of coconut colorant, then use chopsticks to mix everything together and stew for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Finally, when the tofu and quail eggs are cooked and tender, taste and adjust the seasoning, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
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Finished Product
It’s quite simple, isn’t it? The golden color is really irresistible!
Quail eggs braised with tofu is indeed an excellent yet simple dish. The tofu is creamy, combined with the rich quail eggs, all soaked in delicious spices!
To enhance the aroma of the dish even more, you can add a bit of green onion and ground pepper on top and enjoy it with a bowl of white rice!
How to choose fresh, delicious quail eggs
- Pay attention to choose quail eggs with beautiful, sturdy shells, clear patterns, and no irregular shapes or rough spots on the shell.
- In addition, fresh quail eggs will have a thin layer of powder on the outside of the shell, and the eggs will be of uniform size.
- When held, they should feel solid. If shaken, if you hear a sound like liquid flowing, do not buy them.
- Avoid choosing quail eggs with too many cracked or soft shells, as this is a sign that the eggs have spoiled due to being stored for too long.
How to choose fresh, delicious tofu
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First, pay attention to the color of the tofu. Fresh, delicious tofu has a milky white color, without discoloration or any tiny spots on the surface.
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At the same time, choose tofu that has a square shape, not broken. When touched, it should feel soft, smooth, and not too heavy.
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Another way to check for impurities in the tofu is to leave a piece of tofu in the open air for 1 – 2 hours; if it does not change color, it is fresh.
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In addition, you can also make tofu at home very quickly without too much effort using the recipe below from TasteVN!
How to fry crispy tofu without oil splatter
- Do not fry too much tofu at once.
- The oil should cover the surface of the tofu, about 2/3 is enough.
- Note not to turn the heat up too high; only fry on low heat, and stir continuously to avoid burning the tofu.
- If you want the tofu not to break, wait until the surface is golden before flipping; do not rush!
Thus, the above article has brought two ways to make braised quail eggs with tofu that are delicious and hot but not too difficult to make. Don’t hesitate to show off your skills right away!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: Delicious Dishes and Feedy Delicious Dishes
