Easy Saucy Tofu in 15 minutes
Look no further for a quick and easy saucy tofu that you can make in one pot without a fuss. It's flavorful and a perfect dish with a bowl of rice for your weeknight dinner!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 300 g firm tofu pressed
- 2 large scallions/green onions
- 1 red chili skip for no heat
- Cooking oil
- Salt to prevent tofu from sticking to the wok
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus more
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup of water
Instructions
- Separate the white and green parts of the scallions then cut the white into bite-size chunks. For the green parts, I sliced them into tiny ‘coins’ for garnish. Same goes with the chili.
- Heat a large wok over medium heat and add 2 heaping tablespoons oil (you may use less for non-stick pan). Slowly slide in the tofu. Use a spatula or spoon and cut up tofu into chunks. Let each side pan fry until slightly golden where tofu can hold their shape. Tip - only flip the tofu once a crust is formed.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl with white scallions part, stir together vegan oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch with water until well combined.
- When tofu is done, add the sauce, and gently toss to combine. Let it simmer for about 30 seconds until flavors meld, with a few toss in between to prevent tofu from sticking. Taste test and adjust saltiness with more soy sauce if needed or additional water for a saucier dish.
- Garnish with green parts of scallions and chili and give it a final toss.
- Serve immediately with a bowl of rice.
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Notes
- When using a non-stick pan, you may skip salting the pan
- It's best to flip the tofu once a thin crust is formed to prevent breaking the tofu into tiny pieces
- If there are no large scallions with lots of white parts available, you may sub with leek and adjust the sugar down, if preferred.