Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu
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Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu
Description
Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu features firm tofu cubes browned in a hot wok with ginger slices until they develop a crispy, golden surface. The sauce combines Shaoxing wine, Chinese black vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, and water to create a balanced blend of acidity and sweetness. After adding the sauce, the tofu simmers gently until the liquid reduces and coats each piece with a glistening glaze.
The finished dish offers a tender inside and a slightly crisp outside from the frying. The tartness from the vinegar complements the sweetness from the sugar, resulting in a harmonious flavor. This tofu preparation is suitable as a main or side dish and pairs well with steamed rice.
Maintain careful heat control during simmering to prevent the sauce from drying out, adding water if necessary. Using a well-heated wok initially is key to avoiding tofu sticking.
Ingredients
- 21 ounces tofu 1 1/2 containers, 600g; cut into cubes, firm
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 lices ginger
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce light
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat a wok (or cast iron pan) until it starts to smoke lightly. This is very important to prevent the tofu from sticking.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil, along with the ginger slices. Over medium heat, fry the ginger for 1 minute. Add the tofu, and take 10 minutes to brown the tofu on at least 2-3 sides.
- When the tofu is lightly browned (or to your liking), add in 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar, 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, 4 tablespoons sugar, and 5 tablespoons water. Stir and mix everything well. Turn up the heat to bring it to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to medium/low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Halfway through, check to make sure the liquid is not drying up. If so, reduce the heat further and add in a little more water if needed.
- After 15 minutes, remove the lid. The sauce should be mostly cooked down. With the heat on high, gently toss the tofu to ensure every piece is coated in glistening sauce. This process takes a couple of minutes. Reduce the liquid until there is ¼ cup of liquid left and the tofu is gleaming with sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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