Simple Chinese Braised Tofu
If you do not feel like cooking much yet you need a high amount of protein-enriched foods, try this dish. This protein-enriched dish is perfect for the first trimester of pregnancy. It is easy to prepare and tasty enough to satisfy your pregnancy cravings.
Ingredients
- 7 ounce firm tofu cut into medium pieces
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp garlic
- 2 red cayenne chilis
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 scallions cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Heat the oil at medium heat in a pan.
- Fry the tofu pieces and make them golden brown.
- Keep the tofu aside and put oil in the pan.
- Saute the garlic and chilies for 3 minutes.
- Once fragrance comes out of it, add the sauces.
- Add water and mix them well.
- Add sugar and white pepper.
- Let it boil.
- Add the tofu to the mixture and stir well.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve it with scallions sprinkled on it. You can have it as a casual afternoon meal or take it with rice for dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal
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