5 Simple and Flavorful Tofu Skin Braised with Vegetables Recipes

Tofu skin is a familiar vegetarian ingredient that can be easily transformed into many delicious dishes. This article will guide you through 5 simple and flavorful recipes for braising tofu skin with vegetables, perfect for making at home.

4 ways to make braised vegetarian tofu skin

1. Braised Tofu Skin with Bamboo Shoots

Braised tofu skin with bamboo shoots

Ingredients (for 2 people):

• 300g fresh bamboo shoots (boiled)
• 20 betel leaves
• 30g tofu skin
• 5 dried chilies
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian seasoning powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 100ml cooking oil

Instructions:

• Preparation: Boil the bamboo shoots again and slice them to about 0.5cm thick. Rinse the betel leaves and chop them finely. Cut the tofu skin into pieces about 2 finger widths thick.
• Fry the tofu skin: Fry the tofu skin until golden in 100ml of cooking oil, then remove and drain the oil.
• Braise the bamboo shoots: Sauté the dried chilies with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (use the oil from frying the tofu skin). Add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Season with 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce.
• Finish: Add 100ml of water, chopped betel leaves, and fried tofu skin, then stir well. Braise over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the liquid is almost gone, then turn off the heat.

Step 1 Prepare ingredients for braised tofu skin with bamboo shoots

Step 2 Fry the tofu skin for braised tofu skin with bamboo shoots

Step 3 Braise bamboo shoots with tofu skin for braised tofu skin with bamboo shoots

Step 4 Final product of braised tofu skin with bamboo shoots

2. Braised Tofu Skin with Tamarind Sauce

Braised tofu skin with tamarind sauce

Ingredients (for 4 people):

• 400g fried soft tofu skin
• 30g tamarind pulp
• 3 tablespoons vegetarian fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian seasoning powder
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 non-spicy chili (minced)
• Minced shallots
• Roasted white sesame seeds

Instructions:

• Skewer the tofu skin: Skewer the tofu skin onto bamboo skewers.
• Cook the tamarind sauce: Combine tamarind pulp with 250ml of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the tamarind seeds, add vegetarian fish sauce and sugar, stir well, and cook until it boils again.
• Braise the tofu skin: Sauté the minced shallots, non-spicy chili, and chili powder with cooking oil. Add the tamarind sauce and vegetarian seasoning powder. When it boils, add the skewered tofu skin and braise until the liquid is almost gone.
• Finish: Garnish with shallots and roasted sesame seeds.

Step 1 Skewer the tofu skin for braised tofu skin with tamarind sauce

Step 2 Cook the tamarind sauce for braised tofu skin with tamarind sauce

Step 3 Braise the tofu skin with the sauce for braised tofu skin with tamarind sauce

Step 4 Final product of braised tofu skin with tamarind sauce