Cantonese Steamed Tofu Recipe

Name: Cantonese Steamed Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; About 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon salted fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 tablespoon hot chili flakes; 14 to 16 ounces firm low-fat or regular tofu; 5 cups rinsed broccoli florets

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon dry sherry
About 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon salted fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon hot chili flakes
14 to 16 ounces firm low-fat or regular tofu
5 cups rinsed broccoli florets

1
In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender to bite, about 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-quart pan or a 14-inch wok, set a rack over at least 1 inch boiling water. Choose a shallow, rimmed pan about 8 inches wide that fits on the rack and can be lifted out (fashion a string harness, if needed).
3
In the shallow pan, combine vegetable broth, sherry, soy sauce, black beans, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Drain tofu on towels and cut into 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch pieces. Turn tofu over in seasonings in pan.
4
Cover pan with foil and set tofu pan on rack; cover larger pan. Steam on high heat until tofu is hot, about 10 minutes. Protecting hands, lift out tofu pan and rack. Keep tofu warm.
5
Add enough water to pan to make 1 inch deep and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and boil until just tender when pierced, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
6
Serve rice in bowls with tofu and juice, and broccoli. Add soy to taste.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, About 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Steamed 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.

Cantonese Steamed Tofu

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