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Braised Tofu with Perilla Powder

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍢 1/2 block tofu
    • Adequate amount of perilla oil

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 4 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 🍬 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp perilla oil
    • 1 tbsp perilla powder
    • 🧄 0.5 tbsp minced garlic
    • 🧅 A small amount of minced green onion

STEPS

1

Cut the tofu into large pieces and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

2

Mix soy sauce, sugar, chili powder, minced garlic, minced green onion, perilla oil, and perilla powder to make the sauce.

3

Heat a pan with perilla oil over medium heat and add the tofu.

4

Cook the tofu until golden brown on one side, then flip it over.

5

Spoon about 0.5 tbsp of the sauce onto each piece of tofu.

6

Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on low-medium heat for about 5 minutes.

7

Serve and enjoy.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 12g
    Protein
  • 10g
    Carbs
  • 18g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use firm tofu for better texture during frying.Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.Perilla oil and powder add a unique nutty flavor; substitute with sesame oil if unavailable.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.