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Soy-braised Tofu

Name: Soy-braised Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu, 2 cm cubes; 10 g ginger, sliced; 2 pieces garlic cloves, sliced; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce, optional; 1 tsp sugar; 180 ml water; 1 pieces scallion, sliced

红烧豆腐 · Hóng shāo dòu fu

Firm tofu with browned sides, simmered in a light ginger-soy sauce. Dry surfaces help keep the pieces intact.

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Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

Soy-braised Tofu — illustrative dish photo; ingredients may differ — Illustrative dish photography · credits below · RUATMVWOOP East Bpote STARZUIO · CC0

Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Drain tofu
Drain and pat tofu dry gently. Cut cubes and keep them separate on a plate.
02
Brown sides
Heat oil over medium heat. Fry tofu for 5–7 minutes, turning only when a side releases easily.
03
Add sauce
Add ginger, garlic, soy sauces, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer.
04
Braise and serve
Simmer gently 8–10 minutes until tofu is hot throughout and sauce has reduced. Scatter scallion.