Delicious Braised Tofu with Daikon Radish for Easy Family Meals

Are you looking for a simple yet nutritious dish for your family meals? Try this braised tofu with daikon radish recipe – a light, easy-to-make, yet incredibly appealing dish. With the detailed instructions below, you’ll easily prepare this dish to treat your whole family.

Ingredients Needed

To make braised tofu with daikon radish for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Fried tofu: 3 pieces
• Daikon radish: 1 root
• Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Chili sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Vegetarian oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Cooking oil: A small amount
• Vegetarian seasoning powder: 1 teaspoon
• MSG: 1 teaspoon
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Water: A small amount

Ingredients for braised tofu with daikon radish

How to Choose Fresh Ingredients

How to Choose Fresh Tofu

To get quality tofu, you should buy fried tofu directly from traditional markets or purchase pre-packaged options. However, for health safety, it’s best to buy freshly made white tofu from tofu makers and fry it yourself.

• Color: Good tofu always has an off-white color. In contrast, tofu containing gypsum (calcium sulfate) is often more yellow; the yellower it is, the more gypsum it contains. Therefore, you should avoid buying tofu pieces that are yellow or yellowish.
• Touch: If the tofu feels soft and light in your hand, you should buy it. Avoid pieces that feel heavy, firm, slightly hard, or perfectly square.
• Smell: Pure tofu will have a fragrant smell, while tofu containing gypsum may smell of lime or have no smell at all.
• Taste: Good tofu has the distinct creamy taste of soybeans, whereas tofu with a lot of gypsum will have an astringent taste.

How to Choose Fresh Daikon Radish

• You should choose daikon radishes of medium size, straight and elongated with a tapered end, smooth skin, firm to the the touch, and slightly hard.
• Select daikon radishes that are opaque white, bright, with fresh green leafy tops still firmly attached to the root.
• Do not choose daikon radishes with bruised or withered stems, bruised bodies, oozing sap, dark spots, or that feel soft when pressed.
• Do not choose overly large radishes, or those with large, thick leaves, branches at the base, and shoulders, as these are old radishes, which will be fibrous, less nutritious, and not as tasty when cooked.

How to Cook Braised Tofu with Daikon Radish

Prepare the Ingredients

First, rinse the tofu thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized squares.

Next, peel the daikon radish, rinse it well, and cut it into slices about the thickness of a small finger.

Step 1: Preparing ingredients for braised tofu with daikon radish

Braise the Tofu and Daikon Radish

Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil, and heat it. When the oil is hot, add minced shallots and garlic and sauté until fragrant over medium heat.

Next, add the daikon radish, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce. Stir the mixture evenly for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

Next, add a little water and the tofu, then simmer gently over low heat for about 15 minutes until all ingredients are cooked through, then turn off the heat.

Step 2: Braising tofu and daikon radish

Finished Dish

The braised tofu with daikon radish is visually appealing with its various colors. The daikon radish is perfectly cooked, soft, fragrant, and rich in flavor, combined with the creamy richness of the tofu – simply delicious! This dish, served with hot steamed rice, is incredibly satisfying!

Step 3: Finished braised tofu with daikon radish dish

Conclusion

This braised tofu with daikon radish dish is not only easy to make but also very delicious and nutritious. You can try this recipe now to enrich your family’s menu. We wish you success and bon appétit!

If you want to explore more braised dishes, check out Braised Chayote with Shiitake Mushrooms or Vegetarian Braised Salted Daikon Radish for more meal options.

Additionally, if you love braised tofu dishes, try Braised Soft Tofu with Straw Mushrooms for another delicious option.

To further enrich your meals, you can refer to Braised Coconut with Fermented Soybean Paste or Braised Vegetables with Giang Leaves for more delightful dishes.