Braised Tofu with Enoki Mushrooms

Braised Tofu with Enoki Mushrooms is a homemade dish that combines delicate tofu with flavorful enoki mushrooms. With simple seasoning, it is slow-cooked to perfection, retaining the natural flavors of the ingredients while blending their respective delicacies. It's a highlight on the dining table.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• 300g soft tofu

• 150g enoki mushrooms

• Leek greens/chopped scallions, to taste

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional, for coloring)

• Salt, to taste

• A pinch of white pepper

• 1/2 cup water

• Adequate cooking oil

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut the tofu into blocks, trim and wash the enoki mushrooms, and chop the leek greens or scallions for garnish.

2. Fry Tofu: Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and lightly brown the tofu blocks on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry Enoki Mushrooms: In the same pan, add the enoki mushrooms and stir-fry until softened.

4. Season and Braise: Return the fried tofu to the pan, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), salt, white pepper, and water. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the sauce.

5. Thicken Sauce and Serve: When the sauce has slightly thickened, sprinkle with leek greens or scallions before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Avoid over-high heat when frying tofu to prevent it from being crispy outside but raw inside.

• Do not add too much water to avoid diluting the flavor.

• Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish is not only delicious but also aids in digestion and boosts immunity, suitable for the whole family, especially the elderly and children.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Enoki Mushrooms: Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin B complex, and minerals, they help lower cholesterol and enhance immunity.

• Tofu: High in protein and low in fat, rich in calcium and plant estrogens, beneficial for bone health and the cardiovascular system.