Buddha's Delight Braised Tofu And Vegetables

Buddha's Delight Braised Tofu and Vegetables is a classic Chinese Buddhist dish that is not only delicious but also healthy and nutritious. This vegetarian recipe is packed with a variety of vegetables and tofu, all braised in a flavorful sauce.

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Buddha's Delight Braised Tofu And Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 block of firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 cups of sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 cup of sliced carrots
  • 1 cup of sliced bamboo shoots
  • 1 cup of sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 cup of sliced bok choy
  • 1/2 cup of sliced snow peas
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut it into cubes.
  2. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the tofu, mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and bok choy to the pot, and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch with vegetable broth, then pour the mixture into the pot.
  5. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the snow peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve the Buddha's Delight Braised Tofu and Vegetables hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons Stirring spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Buddha's Delight Braised Tofu and Vegetables with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Feel free to customize the vegetables in this dish based on your preferences or what's in season.

Cost

$15