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Golden Ratio Spicy Braised Tofu

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 block tofu
    • 🧅 1/8 onion, sliced
    • 🥕 20g carrot, julienned
    • 1 green chili, sliced
    • 🧅 1/2 stalk green onion, sliced

  • Seasoning

    • 4 tbsp soy sauce
    • 🍬 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp corn syrup
    • 1 tbsp cooking wine
    • Pinch of black pepper
    • 🧄 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
    • 1.5 tbsp red chili flakes
    • Pinch of sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil

STEPS

1

Slice green onion into rounds, reserving half for garnish, and finely chop the rest.

2

Mix soy sauce, sugar, red chili flakes, cooking wine, corn syrup, sesame seeds, black pepper, and minced garlic in a bowl. Add chopped green onion and let the chili flakes soak.

3

Slice onion thinly and add to the sauce. Avoid overly thick slices for better presentation.

4

Add sliced green onion and julienned carrot to the sauce. Use minimal carrot for color balance.

5

Cut tofu into thick slices (1–1.5 cm) and pan-fry in 3–4 tbsp oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

6

Pour the prepared sauce over the tofu in the pan.

7

Add 1 cup of water to the pan, ensuring the tofu and vegetables are partially submerged.

8

Simmer on high heat until the water reduces and the sauce thickens.

9

Sprinkle sesame seeds and garnish with sliced green chili before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

180

Calories

  • 12g
    Protein
  • 10g
    Carbs
  • 8g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

For a kid-friendly version, omit the chili flakes and green chili.Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated for later meals.

⚠️ Precautions

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