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Braised Tofu
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Braised Tofu

8 ingredients 10 min + 20 min 4 servings openrecipes
Braised Tofu

"I love the braised tofu served at Chinese restaurants, but at home I like to make it healthier (without the deep frying). In my version, I use a lot of vegetables to make it more filling for a lot less calories. This dish is good both over rice or stand alone."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

388
Calories
26g
Protein
22g
Fat
27g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Oyster 6 medium (84g) 81
Tofu 100g firm 76
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Shiitake 1/2 cup (73g) 34
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Water Chestnut not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
  • cooking spray
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
  • 3 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon oyster flavored sauce
  • 1 cup water

Directions

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