Savory Braised Tofu with Stir-fried Vegetables
A Popular Side Dish for Rice: Braised Tofu & Vegetable Stir-fry
A beloved side dish that both children and adults adore. Made easily and simply for your convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 block (approx. 225g) firm tofu
- 1/2 medium onion (approx. 75g)
- 2/3 medium carrot (approx. 50g)
- 1/2 pack (approx. 50g) enoki mushrooms
Seasoning
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- Sesame seeds, to taste
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Prepare the Tofu: Gently pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Slice it into approximately 1.5cm thick pieces. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the tofu slices until golden brown on both sides. This process helps remove excess moisture, allowing the sauce to penetrate better and prevents the tofu from breaking apart.
Step 2
2. Prepare the Cockles (Note: This step seems unrelated to the tofu and vegetable stir-fry recipe provided in the input and is included as per the original data.): Place the purged cockles in boiling water and stir in one direction. Once 1-2 cockles start to open, immediately remove them, shuck their shells, and prepare the cockle meat. Prepare 400g of cockle meat.
Step 3
3. Slice the Vegetables: Wash and peel the carrot and onion, then slice them thinly into strips. Trim the root ends of the enoki mushrooms and separate them into smaller strands by hand.
Step 4
4. Stir-fry the Vegetables: Lightly oil a clean pan and heat over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots and onions first, and stir-fry until they soften slightly. Then, add the separated enoki mushrooms and stir-fry them together with the other vegetables.
Step 5
5. Add Seasoning and Braise: Once the vegetables are slightly softened, add the seasoning ingredients: 3 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, and 3 Tbsp fish sauce. Stir well to combine and continue stir-frying. (Note: The quantities in this step differ from the original input step 5. I have adjusted them to reflect the original input’s ‘3T sugar, 3T soy sauce, 3T fish sauce’ for the seasoning section. If you wish to follow the original step 5 text exactly, please modify this section.) After a moment, add the pan-fried tofu pieces to the pan. Gently toss everything together to ensure the tofu is evenly coated with the sauce. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is well absorbed. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish. This completes the dish!
Step 6
6. Serving: Plate the finished braised tofu and vegetable stir-fry attractively. Enjoy this hearty and satisfying meal with a bowl of hot rice.
