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15 Must-Try Asian Tofu Recipes: Quick Braised Tofu
Discover 15 must-try tofu recipes, from simple to bold, flavor-packed dishes. These Asian-inspired recipes showcase tofu's versatility and are perfect for quick, easy meals!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm tofu
- 1/2 cup anchovy stock or water see note below
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 - 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 green chili sliced, optional
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine soy sauce, Korean chili flakes, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper. Pour anchovy stock (or water) and mix well; set aside.
- Slice tofu into 1/2-inch thickness. Press tofu slices slightly firmly with a piece of paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu slices and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
- Add onion and chili on top of tofu. Pour the sauce evenly over the tofu and let it boil. Cover with lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium low heat.
- Remove the lid and garnish the braised tofu with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds if you wish. Serve with rice.
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Notes
- To make anchovy stock:
- Put 5-6 large dried anchovies and a piece of dried sea kelp in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to boil and simmer over low heat for 4-5 minutes. Discard the anchovies and sea kelp and reserve the stock.
- Vegetarian adaptation: Use water, instead of anchovy stock, in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
848mg
(35%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
891IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 891IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.