Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

• परोसना: 4 servings
• कुल समय: 30 minutes

सामग्री

2 (14-ounce) packages firm tofu, drained

2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed

Kosher salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 whole star anise

1 cup vegetable broth or stock

1/4 cup Shaoxing wine

1/4 cup dark soy sauce (see Tip)

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, scrubbed and thinly sliced

1 small hot dried chile

6 scallions, whites cut into 1/2-inch pieces, greens thinly sliced

Steamed rice, for serving

निर्देश

Place the tofu blocks between paper towels and press gently to remove excess liquid.

In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season both sides of the tofu with salt and place in the pan; sear without moving until the contact side is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the pieces over and sear the other side until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer the tofu to a plate.

Carefully add 1/2 cup water, the sugar and star anise to the pan. (The mixture will sputter and steam.) Cook, stirring, until the syrup is reduced and turns deep amber, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in the stock carefully (again being mindful of sputtering), along with the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and chile, and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced, syrupy and glossy, 5 to 7 minutes.

Use your fingers to break the tofu into 1/2-inch pieces, return to the pan and add the scallion whites. Toss to coat with the sauce and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the star anise and dried chile. Garnish with scallion greens and serve immediately with steamed rice.

नोट्स

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022167-glazed-tofu-with-chile-and-star-anise

Per our tastes, either omit or drastically reduce the star anise

पोषण

• कैलोरीज़: 496
• कुल वसा: 25 g
• संतृप्त वसा: 3 g
• असंतृप्त वसा: 20 g
• ट्रांस वसा: 0 g
• सोडियम: 917 mg
• कुल कार्बोहाइड्रेट: 36 g
• आहार फाइबर: 6 g
• कुल शर्करा: 13 g
• प्रोटीन: 38 g