braised tofu
Slow-cooked bean curd
Braised tofu is tofu that has been slowly cooked in seasoned liquid until it absorbs the flavors of the broth or sauce.
The technique, common in East Asian cuisines, transforms bland tofu into something rich and savory: The braised tofu had picked up all the ginger and soy from the sauce.
Unlike fried tofu, which develops a crispy exterior, braised tofu stays soft throughout.
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- silkenSmooth and lustrous
- firmSolid or resolute
- simmeredCooked at low heat
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