Easy Vegan Braised Tofu or Bean Curd Recipe | Chinese Food

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + water is a budget-friendly substitute.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier, while water keeps costs down.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture, about 15 minutes.

Cut tofu into cubes and set aside.

Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add tofu cubes and cook until golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, vegetable broth, and brown sugar; stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

Stir the slurry into the pan to thicken the sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Add green beans, carrots, and mushrooms; cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Finally, add bok choy and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with chopped scallions and red pepper flakes before serving.

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