Soft tofu
stir-fry with eggs is a comforting dish that embodies the heart of Asian home
cooking. Gentle in texture yet rich in
protein, it balances the silkiness of tofu with the warmth of scrambled eggs
and the fragrance of ginger, garlic, and scallions. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, this
recipe is perfect busy evenings when you want something nourishing without
fuss. The sauce can be
adapted to your taste, but the harmony of soy, oyster sauce, and a touch
of pepper makes this version especially flavorful.
Ingredients:
Main
ingredients:
- 8 oz. soft tofu
- 3 eggs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 scallions (separate white and
green parts, sliced)
Tofu
Marinade ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Sauce
ingredients:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Directions:
1.
Preparing the tofu:
·
Cut
tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
·
Mix
water, salt, and soy sauce in a bowl. Add tofu and let it soak for 20 minutes. Drain
well.
2.
Whisking the eggs:
·
In
a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly.
·
Gently
fold in the drained tofu, coating the cubes.
3.
Making the sauce:
·
In
a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken powder, salt, sugar,
white pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside.
4.
Stir-frying aromatics:
·
Heat
oil in a wok over medium heat.
·
Add
ginger, garlic, and the white part of the scallions. Stir-fry about 1 minute until fragrant.
5.
Cooking tofu and eggs:
·
Add
the tofu-egg mixture to the wok.
·
Lower
the heat and cook gently, stirring occasionally to break the eggs into soft
curds.
6.
Finishing with sauce:
·
Pour
in the prepared sauce. Stir until it thickens and coats the tofu and eggs.
·
Add
the green scallion slices, toss lightly, and remove from the heat.
7.
Serving:
·
Transfer
to a warm dish and enjoy with steamed rice or as a light main course.
