Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
Skip the Chinese takeout, and make this amazing tofu in black bean sauce instead! It is saucy, satisfying, and oh-so-delicious. It is also easy to make and is ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons black bean sauce *
- 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or any other sweeteners
For cornstarch slurry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Rest of the ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu drained and pressed (about 14oz/450g)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 chili pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 stalk green onion sliced into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Slice tofu into ¼ inch thick squares. Mix together all ingredients needed for the stir-fry sauce, then make the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat up a tablespoon of neutral-tasting oil in a cast-iron skillet/non-stick pan over medium-high. Place tofu slices in one layer, and cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides, or until golden brown. Set aside.
- Add another ½ tablespoon or so of oil to the pan, and stir in garlic, ginger, and chili. Fry for a minute until fragrant.
- Now, add tofu back to the pan along with the stir-fry sauce and cornstarch slurry. Cook until the sauce has thicken.
- Remove from heat, then stir in green onion. It is ready to be served.
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Notes
*Black bean sauce - I recommend getting the ones from Lee Kum Kee. Both the spicy black bean sauce and garlic black bean sauce will work; just choose the one you like!
Helpful tips
- Feel free to add some veggies to bump up the nutrient content of this stir-fry. Cabbage, carrot, bell peppers, and broccoli are some great choices. Add them to the pan right after sauteing the aromatics, and cook until softened before adding tofu and other ingredients.
- You might need to double the ingredients for the sauce if a significant amount of veg is added.
- Leftover black bean sauce tofu can be refrigerated for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
