Scallion Braised Tofu

Soy braised tofu in glossy brown sauce, topped with lots of sliced green scallions, in a shallow white bowl.

If you know me, you know I LOVE scallions (a.k.a. gronions). This recipe uses GIANT scallions (also called 大葱, daepa, or negi). This is a specific green onion variety that can be found at Asian supermarkets. If you can't find it, regular scallions work too!

This dish takes one pan and under 30 minutes. The tofu is braised in a savory soy sauce with lots and lots of scallions, which cook down until soft and mildly sweet. This seasons the tofu all the way through and leaves it with a beautiful, glossy glaze.

Serve it over steamed rice, which soaks up the sauce and balances all that flavor.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Courses: Mains, Sides

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Calories: 276

Dietary: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

Soy braised tofu with lots and lots of aromatic scallion. It's savory, umami, saucy, and most importantly, NOT BLAND!!! This dish goes incredibly well with rice, as it soaks up all that flavor.

Ingredients

1 14-oz block firm tofu
1 tbsp neutral oil
2 giant scallions, sliced, green and white parts separated (or 6 regular scallions)
2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce:

1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tbsp corn starch
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1
Using your hands, break the tofu into large, roughly triangular chunks. Pat the outside dry with a paper towel.
2
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
3
Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add the tofu and pan-fry without moving it, until the bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
4
Gently push the tofu to one side of the pan. Add the garlic and the white part of the scallions, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it in and stir gently. Simmer until the sauce has mostly reduced, 8-10 minutes.
6
Stir in the green part of the scallions and cook just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed.
7
Serve over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 276kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Protein 22g44%

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

Note

To make this fully plant-based, sub the oyster sauce with vegan oyster sauce.

If you want this to be spicy, feel free to add chili oil to taste!

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Scallion Braised Tofu

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