Soy Braised Tofu With Bok Choy Recipes

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ULTIMATE BRAISED TOFU



Ultimate Braised Tofu image

Braised Tofu is an authentic Chinese restaurant dish that you can easily make at home. Using silken tofu, all it takes is a quick fry and then a transfer into a hot wok. That's the key to replicating that restaurant flavor at home.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Tofu

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound silken tofu ((450g, organic preferred!))
2 cups oil ((for frying))
1 cup chicken stock ((can also use vegetable stock or soaking liquid from dried shiitake mushrooms))
1 tablespoon oyster sauce ((or vegetarian oyster sauce))
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
3 small slices ginger ((1/8 inch thick, smashed with the broad side of a knife))
3 cloves garlic ((finely minced))
2 scallions ((cut at an angle into 2 inch long pieces, white and green portions separated))
4 fresh shiitake mushrooms ((or 4 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in warm water for 30 mins))
1 medium carrot ((thinly sliced at an angle))
2/3 cup fresh winter bamboo shoots ((or canned if fresh shoots are not available))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup snap peas
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons water))

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into 10 pieces, transfer to a plate, and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Carefully tilt the plate and pour off the liquid. This step allows you to remove some of the water content from the very wet silken tofu.
  • In a tall pot, heat oil to 375 to 400 degrees F. Make sure that the oil is well below the rim of the pot, so the oil does not overflow. It also minimizes splattering. You can use a candy or oil thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Use a metal spatula or slotted spoon to carefully scoop up one piece at a time and lower it quickly into the hot oil. I suggest frying 3 to 4 pieces at a time, keeping the heat at medium high, because the tofu will cool the oil quickly. You need to maintain that high oil temperature to quickly brown the outside and form a light crust.
  • Deep fry your silken tofu until light golden brown (about 2 to 3 minutes per batch) and set aside on a dry plate. Oil temperature control is key, as you want to maintain the temperature between 375 and 400 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the stock, oyster sauce, soy sauces, sesame oil, sugar, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat your wok over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the frying oil around the perimeter of the wok so it is lightly coated. Add the smashed ginger to the wok and stir it in the oil for about 15 seconds. Stir in the minced garlic, the white portion of the scallions, the mushrooms, carrots, and bamboo shoots, and turn the heat up to high. Stir-fry for 30 seconds and add the Shaoxing wine and the snap peas.
  • Continue to stir-fry for another 30 seconds, and add the sauce mixture. Bring the mixture up to a boil. Once boiling, add the cornstarch and water mixture and stir for 15 seconds until the sauce starts to thicken. Add the fried silken tofu and the rest of the scallions.
  • Carefully fold the mixture together until the tofu is well-coated. Use extra care, because the fried silken tofu is still very delicate! Let your braised tofu cook for another 15 to 20 seconds and add a little more cornstarch and water if you want a thicker sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOFU AND BOK CHOY WITH GINGER-TAHINI SAUCE



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This simple dish showcases the uniquely silky texture of soft tofu. The tofu is steamed on top of a layer of bok choy, eliminating the need for a formal steamer and making this meal a cinch to prepare. (Napa or savoy cabbage leaves would also make a nice bed for the tofu.) Once steamed, the warm, mild tofu soaks in all of the bright flavors of a tangy and creamy tahini sauce that's spiked with aromatic ginger and fragrant herbs. For a heftier meal, either double the tofu or serve with a side of rice. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     quick, weekday, weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise through the core
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (14- to 16-ounce) package soft (not silken) tofu, drained and cut into 4 equal squares
6 tablespoons tahini
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped scallions (from about 1 scallion), plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
Toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a lid, arrange bok choy in an even layer to cover the bottom of the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Nestle the tofu pieces on top of or in between the bok choy, depending on the depth of your pan. Add ½ cup of water to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover securely to prevent steam from escaping, reduce heat to medium and steam until bok choy is tender and tofu is warm throughout, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, scallions, cilantro and 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk until well blended, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Using a spatula or large slotted spoon, transfer bok choy and tofu to 4 serving plates. (Discard any remaining water in the skillet.) Spoon some of the sauce over the tofu and garnish with scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

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