Savory and Simple Braised Tofu Skin with Vegetables Recipe

Tofu skin is a familiar ingredient in vegetarian cuisine, offering a subtle yet appealing flavor. Today, join “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” as we explore how to make braised tofu skin with vegetables – a nutritious, easy-to-make dish perfect for any family meal.

Ingredients Needed

To prepare braised tofu skin with vegetables for 3-4 servings, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Dried tofu skin: 200 grams
• Carrot: 1 medium
• Shiitake mushrooms: 5-6 pieces
• Green beans: 100 grams
• Scallions: 2 stalks
• Ginger: 1 small piece
• Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Vegetarian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper: ½ teaspoon
• Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for braised tofu skin with vegetables

How to Make Braised Tofu Skin with Vegetables

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Tofu Skin: Soak the dried tofu skin in warm water for about 15 minutes until soft, then drain.
• Vegetables:
  • Peel the carrot and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Soak the shiitake mushrooms in lightly salted water, rinse clean, and cut in half if large.
  • Remove the strings from the green beans, rinse, and cut into short sections.
  • Rinse the scallions and chop finely.
  • Peel the ginger and slice into thin strips.

Step 2: Fry the Tofu Skin

• Heat the cooking oil in a pan, add the tofu skin, and fry until golden on both sides.
• Remove the tofu skin, let it drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors.

Frying the tofu skin

Step 3: Braise the Tofu Skin with Vegetables

• Sauté the scallions and ginger in the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan.
• Add all the vegetables (carrot, mushrooms, green beans) and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add soy sauce, sugar, vegetarian seasoning, and a bit of water to the pan, and stir well.
• Once the water boils, gently place the fried tofu skin into the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste, and sprinkle with ground black pepper.

Braising tofu skin with vegetables

Step 4: Complete and Serve

• Once the braising sauce thickens and is well-absorbed by the tofu skin, turn off the heat.
• Serve the dish on a plate, and garnish with a few slices of red chili or cilantro leaves for added visual appeal.

Finished braised tofu skin with vegetables

Conclusion

With this braised tofu skin with vegetables recipe, you now have a nutritious vegetarian dish that’s full of flavor yet retains its characteristic subtlety. Try this recipe to treat your family!

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