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Chinese Skillet Firm Tofu Congee

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Chinese Skillet Firm Tofu Congee

A skillet Chinese firm tofu congee with garlic, snow peas and bok choy, finished with tamari, five spice and hoisin sauce, served over jasmine rice.

Total time
82 min
Prep
29 min
Cook
53 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Chinese
gluten-freespicyveganvegetarian

Ingredients

2 cupsfirm tofu
150ggarlic
1 cupsnow peas
1bok choy
1 cupjasmine rice
2 tsptamari
1 tbspfive spice
2 tsphoisin sauce
3 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cube it, season, and simmer over medium-high heat until well browned, about 9 minutes.

2

Add the garlic, snow peas and bok choy, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.

3

Stir in the tamari, five spice and hoisin sauce for 3 minutes.

4

Cook the jasmine rice separately and fluff with a fork.

5

Let the tofu simmer for about 11 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7

Serve hot over the jasmine rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
431
Protein
24.9g
Fat
21.2g
Carbs
39.2g
Fiber
4.5g
Sodium
145mg

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