Soft Tofu Stir-Fry with Eggs

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.