Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
This tofu in black bean sauce is better (yet healthier) than takeout, ready in 30 minutes. Saucy and packed with umami flavors, this recipe is sure to impress.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons black bean sauce *
- 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari/shoyu
- 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 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
Prepping ingredients
- Slice tofu into ¼ inch thick squares.
- Mix together all ingredients needed for the stir-fry sauce, then make the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
Making black bean sauce tofu
- 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 - A popular Chinese condiment made from fermented black soybeans (also known as douchi 豆豉) and other seasonings. It has a deep umami taste. I recommend getting Lee Kum Kee’s garlic black bean sauce or chili black bean sauce.
Helpful tips
- Add vegetables - Feel free to add veggies to bump up the nutrient content of this stir-fry. Cabbage, carrot, bell peppers, and broccoli are some great choices. You might need to double the sauce ingredients if a significant amount of veg is added.
- Storing leftover - Leftover black bean sauce tofu can be refrigerated for 4-5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
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
