Jiangsu Egg and Tofu Braise
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsEasy
A gentle Jiangsu braise of eggs and tofu in a light soy-ginger sauce — soft, savoury and comforting.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
- 200 g firm tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup water or light stock
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry the boiled eggs until golden on the outside.
- Add the ginger and fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the tofu, soy sauce, sugar, salt and water or stock.
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes so the flavours soak in.
- Season with white pepper.
- Garnish with spring onions and serve with rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)250 kcal
Protein (estimate)18 g
Fat (estimate)15 g
Carbs (estimate)5 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Food safety: boil eggs fully before braising. Allergens: egg, soy. Substitute: use paneer instead of tofu. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.