Vegan Gluten Free Braised Tofu in Hong Shao Sauce
Never cooked meat 3 ways ? Have no fear. This one tastes cruelty free !
Vegan Gluten Free Braised Tofu in Hong Shao Sauce
Never cooked meat 3 ways ? Have no fear. This one tastes cruelty free !
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- 1
Cut tofu into flat slabs, each less than 1cm thick.
- 2
Boil tofu slabs in water for 2 minutes to firm up and remove excess moisture.
- 3
Drain tofu, then shallow fry in oil until golden and sealed on all sides for a 'pork belly' texture.
- 4
Add mashed ginger, star anise and bay leaves to the pan, stir until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and water.
- 6
Simmer tofu in the broth with ginger, star anise and bay leaves for 15 minutes.
- 7
Add fresh chillies and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
- 8
Serve tofu and sauce over bowls of white rice, garnished with fresh coriander and green spring onions.
Tips
Boiling and frying the tofu seals it and gives it a 'pork belly' texture, similar to classic Chinese dishes.
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