Red-Cooked Tofu
Firm tofu slow-simmered in a savory-sweet soy broth until it absorbs every drop of flavor.
🕐 Prep 10m🔥 Cook 25m🍽️ Serves 4🌶️ Vegetarian● easy⚡ 240 kcal
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Ingredients
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1 lbFirm tofupressed, cut into slabs
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3 tbspSoy sauce
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1 tbspDark soy saucesub: regular soy + ½ tsp molasses
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1 tbspBrown sugar
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3 slicesFresh ginger
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3 clovesGarlicsmashed
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2 wholeStar anise
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2 tbspVegetable oil
Method
1
Fry Tofu
Heat oil over medium-high. Pan-fry tofu 3 min per side until golden. Remove.
2
Make Braising Liquid
In a pot, combine soy sauces, sugar, 1½ cups water, ginger, garlic, and star anise. Bring to a boil.
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3
Braise
Add tofu. Reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered 20 min, turning once.
4
Rest
Remove from heat. Let tofu sit in the liquid 5 min.
5
Serve
Slice tofu. Serve over rice with braising liquid spooned over.
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Rate This Recipe
4.3 ★ from 109 cooks
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories240 kcal
Protein16g
Carbs14g
Fat14g
Sodium560mg
Fiber3g
💡 Pro Tips
💡 Pan-fry the tofu first — the golden crust absorbs the braising liquid better.
💡 The longer it braises, the deeper the flavor. 30 min is the sweet spot.
🔬 Diet Adaptations
Gluten-FreeUse tamari.
KetoReplace sugar with monk fruit. Skip rice.
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