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Scallion and Ginger Tofu

Scallion and ginger braised tofu

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

500 g regular tofu
3 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
10 scallions (, cut into sections)
1 large scallion (, cut into sections, optional and can be replaced by scallion white)
1 thumb ginger (, shredded )
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
1/2 tbsp. oyster sauce (, optional)
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. water
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. water

1
Cut tofu blocks into 2cm thickness squares. Add around 3 tablespoons of oil in pan and shallow fry the tofu until crispy on both sides. Then cut the tofu into thin strips.
2
Prepare large scallion, scallion and ginger. Mix in bowl sauce and starch water.
3
Remove some of the oil and leave only 1 tablespoon. Fry ginger and large scallion (or scallion white) until aromatic, place the bowl sauce in. Simmer until boiled and then add the tofu strips to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the starch water in (remember to re-mix it before using) and then place the scallion sections in. Give everything a big mix. Serve hot.