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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Help your family’s vegetarian meal become lighter, with vegetarian dish of braised tofu in coconut water, a dish with a sweet, fragrant flavor, rich yet perfectly paired with rice. Today, let’s cook together with TasteVN to immediately prepare this delicious fried dish for the whole family to enjoy!
Ingredients for Braised Tofu in Coconut Water Serves 2
White tofu 2 pieces Fresh coconut water 120 ml Green onions 1 stalk Red onions 1 bulb Garlic 2 cloves Chili 1 piece Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 100 ml Common spices a little (ground pepper/ salt/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious white tofu
- Choose pieces of tofu that have a slightly ivory white color, have a fragrant smell and the characteristic rich taste of soybeans.
- It is advisable to choose pieces that feel light when held, have good elasticity, a fragile feel, and a smooth surface rather than rough and hard.
- Avoid choosing pieces of tofu that have turned yellow and have a smell similar to lime, as these may be tofu that has been stored for a long time or contains gypsum, which is not good for health.
How to prepare Braised Tofu in Coconut Water
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Prepare the ingredients
The tofu you bought should be gently rinsed with clean water to avoid breaking. Then cut into square pieces about the thickness of one finger.
Peel 2 cloves of garlic, 1 shallot, and mince them. Wash the green onions and chop them finely.
Finely chop 1 chili; if you like spicy food, you can increase the amount of chili.
Prepare 120ml of coconut water (about 1/2 rice bowl).
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Fry the tofu
Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium, heat 100ml of cooking oil until it boils, then gradually add all the cut tofu to fry.
Fry on medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side, then flip. When the tofu is golden brown, remove it to a plate lined with paper towels or napkins to absorb excess oil.
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Making Tofu Braised in Coconut Water
Take the pan used for frying the tofu back to the stove, pour out excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan.
Sauté the minced shallots and garlic until fragrant, then add 120ml of coconut water. Bring the coconut water to a gentle boil over medium heat and add all the fried tofu into the pan.
Mix a bowl of sauce with the following formula: 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring to dissolve the seasoning evenly.
Next, pour all the sauce into the pan, once the mixture boils again, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, continue braising until the coconut water and sauce thickens, then sprinkle with 1 chopped green onion, turn off the heat, and it’s done.
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Final Product
Coconut braised tofu is a dish with a simple preparation method but ensures a highly anticipated final product, this dish is perfect when served with hot rice.
The tofu absorbs the rich flavors, and when you bite into it, you will experience the sweet taste of coconut water, the salty-sweet thick sauce will make you fall in love.
So through the above article, you have just learned how to make coconut braised tofu which is sweet and extremely attractive for a light meal. Wishing you success in your preparation.
