Braised Tofu

Braised Tofu
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Braised Tofu a try. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 139 calories, 9g of protein, and 6g of fat. A mixture of water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
Slice tofu block into 3 long slabs lengthwise. Wrap each slab in paper towels, and press to squeeze out excess water.
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Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and then add 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu slabs to the skillet. Fry for about 5 minutes on each side, or until delicately browned.
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3
Remove tofu from skillet, and slice into cubes.
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Add the remaining teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet, and stir fry the water chestnuts, mushrooms and snow peas.
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Mix together water and oyster sauce, and add to the skillet along with the tofu. Cover, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score30
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