Red-Cooked Tofu Recipe

Name: Red-Cooked Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 pound firm tofu; 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; 8 scallions, trimmed and cut into three-inch lengths on a slant; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 pound firm tofu
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
8 scallions, trimmed and cut into three-inch lengths on a slant
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil

1
Cut the tofu into pieces 1 inch by 1 inch by 3 inches.
2
Place them on paper towels to drain for 10 minutes.
3
Heat a wok or skillet and add the 1/2 cup peanut oil.
4
When it is hot, deep-fry the tofu pieces on both sides until they are golden brown.
5
Drain them well on paper towels.
6
Discard the oil and reheat the wok or skillet.
7
Add the 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and stir-fry the scallions and garlic for 30 seconds.
8
Add the rice wine, hoisin sauce, soy sauces, sugar and stock.
9
Bring to a boil, add the fried tofu and cook over high heat for 10 minutes, or until the tofu has absorbed most of the sauce.
10
Add the sesame oil, gently stir, then serve.

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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 pound firm tofu, 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, 8 scallions, trimmed and cut into three-inch lengths on a slant, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Red-Cooked 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.

Red-Cooked Tofu

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