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Scallion Tofu (葱烧豆腐)
Try this delicious scallion tofu recipe: crispy pan-fried tofu braised in a sauce that is rich in scallion aroma and umami flavor. Quick, vegan, and irresistibly tasty!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb tofu preferably the firm type (see note 1)
- 8 stalks scallions
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil (see note 2 & 3)
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3 teaspoons of water
Instructions
- Cut tofu into slices of around ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness. Pat dry their surface with kitchen paper.
- Finely chop the white part of the scallions, then halve the green part.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet/frying pan. Gently slide in the tofu pieces. Arrange them in a single layer and leave to fry over medium heat until the bottom side turns golden. Flip over to fry the other side (see note 3 for air-frying method).
- Transfer out the pan-fried tofu leaving any oil in the wok/skillet. Put in the chopped scallion white and fry until lightly brown.
- Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Bring it to a full boil then put the tofu back in, along with the scallion greens. Leave to braise uncovered over high heat for about 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to low. Pour in the cornstarch slurry (stir it well beforehand). Simmer until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency (just thick enough to coat the spatula).
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Notes
- Firm tofu (but not extra firm) is the best choice, but soft tofu would work too if handled with care. Silken tofu is not suitable though.
- Adjust the oil quantity based on the size and shape of your cookware. It should be just enough to thinly cover the bottom part of the tofu pieces.
- Air-frying using less oil: Spray tofu piece with a thin layer of oil. Put them, in a single layer, over the crisper tray of a preheated air-fryer at 390°F/200°C. Leave to air-fry for 10-12 minutes until they become golden.
- Spray tofu piece with a thin layer of oil. Put them, in a single layer, over the crisper tray of a preheated air-fryer at 390°F/200°C. Leave to air-fry for 10-12 minutes until they become golden.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
24g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
1280mg
(53%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
479IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
326mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24g | 141% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1280mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.