Tomato and ginger braised tofu

Tomato and ginger braised tofu

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Rice

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Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 inches ginger, minces
  • 900g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 blocks tofu, ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Cooked rice

Steps

  1. Heat a wide pot on medium-high. When hot, add olive oil, along with the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
  2. Add the tomatoes and ½ cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat and cook until the tomatoes have broken down.
  3. Heat a flat-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil and heat until barely smoking.
  4. Carefully slide pieces of tofu into the pan, one by one, in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat down to medium-low.
  5. Gently press on each piece of tofu to ensure even searing. Let it sear until a golden crust is formed. Flip and repeat.
  6. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar to the tomatoes and stir to break up the tomatoes. Season.
  7. Add the tofu to the tomatoes, carefully turning them in the sauce to coat. Cook until the tofu is seasoned through.
  8. Top with scallions and serve over rice.