Spicy Braised Tofu
This Braised Tofu recipe is big on taste, and the beautiful blend of spices in the marinade perfectly complements the fried Tofu and vegetables. Plus it's a very fast, easy and nutritious meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tofu (extra firm or firm)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks green onion
- ½ cup onion (minced)
- 4 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tsp sesame seed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1/2- 3/4 cup stock
Instructions
- 1
Rinse Tofu and pat dry with a paper towel
- 2
Cut the Tofu into about a quarter inch thick
- 3
Preheat the oil and fry tofu. About 5 to 7 minutes on each side until browned
- 4
Remove from heat and set aside
- 5
Combine the soy sauce, Stock, Red chili flakes, and salt and set aside.
- 6
In the leftover oil used for frying the Tofu, add the diced Onions, Garlic and Green Onions and cook until it becomes caramelized.
- 7
Stir in the Snap peas and add the prepared marinade
- 8
Once the marinade comes to a boil, add the Tofu and leave to simmer for a few minutes.
- 9
Garnish with some green onions and sesame seed.