Egg Tofu: Step-By-Step Recipe
Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you will find that making Egg Tofu at home is a rewarding experience.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of water at room temperature
- 2 tsp Cornstarch or potato starch
- ½ tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Vegetarian oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce
- 1 tbsp Doubanjiang chilli bean paste
- 2 cloves of Garlic
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 3 Tomatoes
- Neutral oil
- ½ Onion
- 1 Scallion or green onion
- ¼ cup Egg replacement
- 10 oz Silken tofu
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a big bowl. And adjust the flavour according to your preference.
- To prepare the silken tofu, cut it into 2.5-4 cm (1-1.5") thick cubes or pieces. Let the tofu remain on a plate to drain excess water.
- While waiting, heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and add oil.
- Saute the onion and the white parts of the green onion/scallion until they turn translucent. Then add garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Add sliced sausages and diced tomatoes, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes turn soft.
- Add the vegan egg replacement. Continue to cook until it has a scrambled egg consistency, or tofu scramble if using (see notes).
- Set aside the sausages, tomatoes and tofu/egg on a small plate.
- Using the same pan, add a little oil on medium heat. Toss in the silken tofu and pour the vegan egg/replacement over it.
- Cook the tofu for a few minutes before mixing in the tomato and sausage mix.
- Pour in the sauce over the sausages, tofu and "egg", cover the pot, and let it cook for 2 minutes or till the sauce thickens.
- Stir everything together. Adjust the seasoning to your taste with more veg oyster sauce or soy sauce, if necessary.
- Remove from fire. Garnish with the green parts of the green onion/scallion, and serve hot over steamed noodles or rice.
Notes
- Use silken or soft tofu for a silky texture that absorbs the flavours of the dish well.
- Allow the tofu to drain excess water by placing it on a plate for a few minutes. Do it before cooking to prevent sogginess.
- Use vegan egg replacement or tofu scramble instead of real eggs to keep the dish vegan.
- Adjust the sauce to your taste preference by adding more sugar or soy sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook the tofu to prevent it from breaking apart.
- Use a non-stick pan or skillet to prevent sticking.
- Cut the tofu into even-sized pieces to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Garnish with green onions for a fresh and flavourful touch.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying and filling meal.
- Experiment with different vegetables and protein sources to make the dish your own.