Pan Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Pan Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable broth; 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, cut in half; Pinch sugar; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Sambal; 1 pound firm tofu; 1 cup bread crumbs, Panko preferred; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dried Hawaiian chile, chopped; 1 pound Chinese broccoli, roughly chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 pound udon noodles, cooked; 1 bunch green onions, julienned; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and salted

Servings: persons

1 quart vegetable broth
2 -inch piece fresh ginger, cut in half
Pinch sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sambal
1 pound firm tofu
1 cup bread crumbs, Panko preferred
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dried Hawaiian chile, chopped
1 pound Chinese broccoli, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 pound udon noodles, cooked
1 bunch green onions, julienned
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and salted

1
To prepare the soup, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the vegetable broth, ginger, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sambal.
2
Allow to simmer 15 minutes to mingle the flavors.
3
To prepare the tofu steaks, cut the tofu block lengthwise, then cut in half to make 4 slabs.
4
Lay several layers of paper towels on a cutting board then place the tofu, side by side, on top.
5
Cover the steaks with more paper towels and press down to drain out some of the water in the curd (making it denser and hold together better when cooked.)
6
Combine the bread crumbs, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper.
7
Dip each piece of tofu into the beaten eggs then dredge in the seasoned bread crumbs to coat.
8
Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Fry the tofu steaks 4 minutes each side.
10
Remove to a platter lined with fresh paper towels.
11
Add sesame oil to the skillet, stir-fry the ginger and garlic with the chili for 2 minutes to build a base flavor.
12
Add the broccoli and saute 3 minutes until it begins to soften, season with salt and pepper.
13
Divide the udon noodles and spicy broth among 4 bowls.
14
Add the broccoli then lay a piece of tofu on top.
15
Garnish with a sprinkle of green onions, cilantro, and peanuts before serving.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart vegetable broth, 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, cut in half, Pinch sugar, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pan Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Pan Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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