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Garlic Cabbage Tofu Braise

Name: Garlic Cabbage Tofu Braise
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Cabbage 220g; Tofu 1block; Garlic 3cloves

Cabbage and tofu simmered with garlic and a touch of soy—comforting and filling for weeknights.

Total 20 min Stockpot Easy 2 servings

Stockpot Budget cooking10-minute meals

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Simmering is forgiving; tofu soaks up cabbage sweetness and eats well on its own.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 12 min

Cut cabbage into chunks; slice garlic; cut tofu into large cubes.
Warm a little oil over medium; sauté garlic until fragrant, add cabbage and stir 2 minutes.
Add tofu and about 250 ml water; simmer on low 8 minutes; finish with soy sauce and salt.
Plate with rice or noodles while hot; let rest 1 minute before serving.
Prep ingredients as listed; keep proteins, vegetables, and sauces in separate bowls.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Pan-fry tofu first for a firmer bite.

Refrigerate up to 1 day; reheat gently so tofu does not break.

Substitutions

Add mushrooms for umami.

Optional add-ins

+Shredded pork+Shrimp+Shiitake mushrooms

FAQ

Must I use garlic?

Optional, but it rounds out the flavor.

Serve with rice?

Yes—the broth is great over rice.

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