Soy Sauce Braised Tofu in Clay Pot
Silky tofu braised in a rich, savory soy-based sauce with aromatics and traditional spices. This authentic Chinese dish delivers deep umami flavors in a rustic clay pot presentation.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 2 stalks chopped scallions
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Press tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a clay pot over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add minced ginger and garlic, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Gently add tofu cubes and cook for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- 6
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, broth, and sugar in a bowl.
- 7
Pour sauce over tofu and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- 9
Mix cornstarch with water to create slurry, stir into pot if more thickness is desired.
- 10
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot in the clay pot.
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