Tofu braised with soy sauce is a very delicious, light, and appetizing braised dish vegetarian that is easy to find ingredients for and extremely simple to prepare. Let’s join TasteVN cook this delicious dish to treat the whole family!
1. Vegetarian Braised Tofu with Soy Sauce
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Braised Tofu with Soy Sauce Serves 3 people
Fried tofu 5 pieces Soy sauce 450 gr Minced lemongrass 1/2 cup Spring onions 2 stalks Chili 1 fruit Garlic 4 cloves Shallot 1 bulb Cooking oil A little Colored water 1 tablespoon Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasonings A little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose delicious fried tofu
- It is recommended to choose pieces of tofu that are golden yellow, fresh, and feel light when held.
- The piece of tofu should have a smooth texture, moderate elasticity, and a fragrant, rich aroma characteristic of soybeans, without any smell of gypsum.
- Avoid choosing pieces that are too crumbly, too mushy, or overly fragrant as this may be the smell of additives.
- In addition to buying pre-fried tofu from outside, you can also buy fresh tofu to fry it yourself according to the guide from TasteVN.
How to prepare Braised Tofu with Vegetarian Soy Sauce
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Lightly fry the tofu
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add the pre-fried tofu to fry again for 3 – 4 minutes, regularly turning the tofu to ensure it is golden on both sides.
This step will help the tofu become crispier and more fragrant, preventing it from becoming mushy when braised.
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Prepare other ingredients
Shallots and garlic should be washed, peeled, and minced. For green onions and chili, wash them and then chop them into small pieces.
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Marinate the tofu
Cut each piece of tofu into 4 bite-sized portions. Then, place the tofu into a bowl or clean plate with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning granules, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, and 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce.
Next, mix well and marinate for 15 – 20 minutes for the tofu to absorb the spices.
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Make the fermented soy sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, and sauté chopped shallots, garlic, and lemongrass until fragrant.
Add 450g of fermented soybeans into the pan, stir continuously for 2 – 3 minutes until the soybeans are hot, then pour in about half a cup of water and mix well so that the mixture combines.
Next, add 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate and 1 teaspoon of sugar into the pan to adjust the sweetness of the sauce, continue cooking for 3 – 4 minutes until the mixture boils, then remove from heat.
2. Braised Tofu with Soy Sauce (Recipe from the Tiktok channel Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Tofu with Soy Sauce (Recipe from the Tiktok channel Vegetarian Kitchen XANH) Serves 2 people
Tofu 2 pieces Green onion 1/2 stalk Lemongrass 1 stalk Soybean paste 3 tablespoons Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Chili 1 piece Seasoning a little (seasoning powder; sugar; fish sauce; salt) Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon
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How to Cook Braised Tofu with Soy Sauce (Recipe from the Tiktok channel Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Prepare Ingredients
Wash the green onion and lemongrass, then finely chop.
Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces and then fry until golden.
Slice the chili thinly to decorate the dish.
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Braised Tofu with Soybeans
Put 1 tablespoon of annatto oil into a pot, then add minced lemongrass and scallions into the hot oil and stir well.
Next, add 3 tablespoons of soybean paste, 2 tablespoons of water, and season with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder (you can adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste).
Finally, add all the fried tofu and stir well, braising until the sauce thickens, then top with sliced chili to enjoy.
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Final Product
Braised tofu has a fragrant smell and an eye-catching color, with a harmonious blend of salty and sweet flavors, perfect when eaten with rice and cucumber. Make this delicious dish for your family right away!
Above is the guide for 2 ways to make braised tofu, I hope this article will be helpful and add a delicious dish to your family menu. Wishing you success!
*Refer to many delicious dishes on the Tiktok channel Vegetarian Kitchen XANH!
