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15-Minute Tofu & Eggs

Bowl with a tofu and egg dish, garnished with sliced Thai red chili and scallions

This soy braised (which is really just a nicer way of saying boiled) tofu and eggs dish takes one pan and under 15 minutes to make. 

Layout of ingredients, from top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Firm tofu, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, eggs, Thai red chili, scallion (green onion)
Ingredients

The tofu is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, soaking up all that flavor, before being finished with soft eggs. Very yum.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 1
Calories: 388
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description

High protein, low effort.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 block (8 oz) firm tofu
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (~1 clove)
  • 1 scallion (sliced, whites and greens separated)
  • 1 Thai red chili (sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt & pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Slice the tofu into even pieces, about 0.25" thick.
  2. 2
    Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
  3. 3

    Place the tofu in a pan, along with the water, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic, scallion whites, and Thai red chili. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Once simmering, cook for 3 minutes, then carefully flip the tofu pieces over and continue cooking until the liquid reduces, leaving a shallow layer in the pan.

  5. 5
    Lower the heat to medium. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the tofu. Let cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes, or until barely set.
  6. 6
    Drizzle on the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    Garnish with scallion greens and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 388kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.8g34%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Protein 37g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Iris
Hey! I'm Iris, a casual home cook and rice enthusiast. I share Chinese-ish recipes that prioritize health and convenience.