How to Cook Tofu | Easy Tofu Recipe
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How to Cook Tofu | Easy Tofu Recipe
Description
This tofu recipe begins with a skillet of vine-ripened tomatoes cooked with garlic and sugar until soft and juicy, forming a sweet and tangy sauce. Firm tofu is drained and cubed, then added to the skillet and simmered briefly to absorb the tomato flavors while retaining its texture. Salt and cracked black pepper season the dish throughout cooking.
Finishing with fresh sliced scallions provides a mild onion flavor and a touch of freshness. The tofu pieces remain intact with gentle stirring, making a home-cooked option that highlights tofu's ability to take on surrounding flavors.
Serve this dish over fluffy jasmine rice or another preferred grain. It can be adjusted with salt after cooking to taste.
Ingredients
- 4 tomato vine ripe
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
- 16 oz tofu drained, firm
- 1 tsp table salt fine
- 2 TB scallions thinly sliced
- black pepper fresh cracked
Instructions
- Put chopped tomatoes with juices into large skillet. Add chopped garlic and sugar. Cover and cook on medium-high until tomatoes are cooked down and juicy, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- While tomatoes are cooking, gently press tofu to remove excess water. Cut tofu into cubes. Add to skillet with the tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and a few pinches of freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes.
- Gently stir several times while cooking, taking care not to break tofu. If desired, taste and sprinkle in 1/2 tsp more salt, or to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in sliced scallion. Serve over fluffy jasmine rice.
Notes
- Firm tofu is best for this recipe to hold shape during cooking.
- Press tofu gently to remove excess water before cubing for better texture and sauce absorption.
- Serve immediately for best texture, though leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- For variation, adjust garlic or add other seasonings as preferred, but keep the balance of sweet tomato and savory flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1055IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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