Taiwanese Tofu in Thick Sauce with Spinach and Shirasu

Taiwanese cuisine is known for its diverse flavors and creative use of ingredients. Tofu is a popular ingredient in Taiwanese dishes, and this recipe combines it with spinach and shirasu for a delicious and nutritious meal.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Taiwanese Tofu in Thick Sauce with Spinach and Shirasu

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Taiwanese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Firm tofu
• 200 gram Spinach
• 100 gram Shirasu (baby sardines)
• 2 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Cut the tofu into small cubes. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add tofu and shirasu to the pan, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
5. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the blanched spinach to the pan and mix well.
7. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.