Marinated Tofu

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    293 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Marinated Tofu

Super additive Marinated tofu, serve either hot or cold

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g firm tofu , or you can use pressed tofu
  • oil for deep-frying or shallow frying
  • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce , low salt
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp. rock sugar
  • hot water to cover the tofu slices
  • 2 tsp. honey , optional
  • 2 slices of ginger

Spices

  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn seeds
  • 1 tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1 bay leaves
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Instructions

  1. Cut the firm tofu into slices and then drain completely.
  2. Heat oil until there are small bubbles around the chopstick. Place the tofu slices in and fry over medium fire until golden brown. You can also use shallow fry for this step, taking a little bit longer time. Strain the oil.
  3. Add the dried tofu slices and all of the spices and seasonings expect honey. And then add water to cover the tofu slices. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Turn off the fire and let the tofu soak in the sauce for 30 minutes. Then turn up the fire and cook until the sauce become thickened and well attached to the tofu slices. Turn off fire, add honey according to taste and then mix well.
  5. Discard the Sichuan peppercorn and fennel seeds and serve either hot or cold. You can serve this as a side dish or snack. It can be served cold too, no need to re-heat for next serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1246mg (52%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 352mg (35%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1246mg 52%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 352mg 35%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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