TOFU SIMMERED IN HOISIN SAUCE BY DEBORAH MADISON
Entered for safe-keeping, asking my vegetarian friends to review this for me. From "This Can't Be Tofu!" by Deborah Madison. Because hoisin sauce is very sweet, dice the tofu very small and serve it as a sauce over rice, with stir-fried spinach, green beans or broccoli on the side. For interesting presentation, cut the tofu into triangles, brown them briefly in a little oil, and add them to the sauce. Per Ms. Madison, soft tofu packed in water has the best flavor and texture, both of which are more pronounced if tofu is not browned. If you enjoy the pure flavor of soft tofu, heat the sauce with the tofu in it until it is just warmed through; if it reduces too much, add more water or stock to thin it out. Serves 2 as a main course, or 4 as an accent sauce.
Provided by KateL
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using soft tofu, it is easier to crumble it and heat it up as part of the sauce in step 5.
- If using hard tofu, drain it, wrap it in a towel and press while assembling the ingredients for the sauce. Slice it crosswise to a scant 1/2 inch thick, then into triangles. Blot with paper toweling.
- Heat a nonstick skillet, brush with 2 teaspoons of peanut oil, then add the cut up hard tofu. Fry over medium-high heat until golden, then turn, adding another 2 teaspoons of peanut oil, and browning the other side.
- Combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine (or sherry), garlic, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon of peanut oil.
- Stir in the water or stock, then pour the mixture over the tofu and shuffle the pan back and forth to distribute it evenly.
- Cook over medium heat until bubbling and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
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ChuyVaisaMx
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this dish again!
Claire Archer
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Filip Raicu
[email protected]This tofu dish is a great way to add some variety to your meatless meals.
Jose Silva
[email protected]I love the texture of the tofu in this dish. It's soft and flavorful, and it absorbs the hoisin sauce perfectly.
Muneer Khan k
[email protected]This dish is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Linda Chaplin
[email protected]This tofu dish is a great way to use up leftover hoisin sauce. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat tofu.
Stan Christiansen
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.
Terry Davis
[email protected]This tofu dish is a great meatless option. It's packed with flavor and very satisfying.
Rajan Raj K.C.
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I often add some chopped vegetables to the sauce, such as broccoli or bell peppers.
Abdulla Shek
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also very versatile. You can serve it over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
goku black
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of tofu, but this dish changed my mind. The hoisin sauce was perfect.
Lyndsay Alderete
[email protected]This tofu dish is a great way to get your protein in. It's also very flavorful and easy to make.
dalton driver
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Pierre Fednel
[email protected]This was my first time cooking tofu and it was a success! The sauce was amazing and the tofu was cooked perfectly.
KapualaniMary Delasantos
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious.
Melandhra Stone
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tofu was soft and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tarien Castro
[email protected]I've made this tofu several times now. It's a great recipe, especially for a weeknight meal. I often double the sauce so I have extra to pour over the tofu and rice.
Abdu Nasir
[email protected]This tofu dish was a hit! The hoisin sauce was flavorful and sticky, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and easy meal.