Braised Green Beans With Fried Tofu Recipe

Name: Braised Green Beans With Fried Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 cups oil, as needed (for frying); 1 onion, chopped; 4 plum tomatoes, sliced into thin wedges; 12 ounces fresh cut green beans, trimmed and cut into 3 inch pieces; 1 cup bamboo shoot, drained and sliced; 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, as needed; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cups oil, as needed (for frying)
1 onion, chopped
4 plum tomatoes, sliced into thin wedges
12 ounces fresh cut green beans, trimmed and cut into 3 inch pieces
1 cup bamboo shoot, drained and sliced
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, as needed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

1
In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
2
Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
3
Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to recommended level, and heat the oil to 375u00b0F (190u00b0C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
4
In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
5
Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
6
Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

1872

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons white sugar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Braised Green Beans With Fried Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Green Beans With Fried Tofu

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Variations & substitutions

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