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Braised Water Dropwort with Tofu

Name: Braised Water Dropwort with Tofu
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Water dropwort 180g; Tofu 1box; Garlic 2cloves

Soy-braised tofu finished with water dropwort—meatless dinner or bento side.

Total 16 min Skillet Easy 1 servings

Skillet MeatlessBentoBudget-friendly

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Sear tofu golden, simmer in soy and water, then water dropwort at the end.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 10 min

water lily stems rinsed and cut; other ingredients prepped in separate bowls.
Hot oil; fry tofu until lightly golden both sides.
Garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and water; simmer 3 minutes.
Water dropwort over high 1 minute; reduce sauce; serve.
Prep ingredients as listed; keep proteins, vegetables, and sauces in separate bowls.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Firm tofu handles flipping; soft tofu needs a gentle hand.

Refrigerate 2 days; splash water when reheating.

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