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Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu

A vegan spin on my mom’s 1-2-3-4-5 pork ribs, this 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu is a delicious, extra saucy way to cook up tofu with a perfect balance of sour and sweet.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 21 ounces firm tofu (1 1/2 containers, 600g; cut into cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4 lices ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a wok (or cast iron pan) until it starts to smoke lightly. This is very important to prevent the tofu from sticking.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% 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.