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Oyster Sauce Tofu Recipe

October 29, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

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Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious

Oyster Sauce Tofu is a delightful vegetarian main course that is light and healthy. My dad used to make oyster sauce tofu often. I was always so surprised by how a few simple ingredients could result in such a tasty dish. Often, the most humble dishes are the most delicious ones. 58 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle points/serving.

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious meatless meal

Early last year, we moved my 92-year old Aunt Mae to Connecticut from Queens, New York. She has never been married, and has no children. Although I was not very close with my aunt before we moved her up to Connecticut, I have gotten to know her much better. She has many stories to share from her childhood and her working days. Imagine how much wisdom and experience a 92-year old person must have compared to the average person.

Aunt Mae has a great sense of humor and often tells me how mischievous she used to be, even as a child. Although I haven’t been able to figure out exactly what her profession used to be, I’ve gathered that she worked her way up in management, and was very good at trouble shooting and problem solving. I try to visit my aunt each week to sit and just listen to her tell the same stories over and over again. It’s sweet how she enthusiastically retells her stories, as if for the first time.

In this world today where everything is going at such a fast clip, I fear people don’t make the time to share family stories with their kids, and kids don’t take the time to sit and listen patiently to these stories if they are told. I know I haven’t shared nearly enough of my own stories with my kids. This holiday season, when everyone is around, I am going to try to share at least a few new stories with my children. As young adults, they actually seem more curious and interested in hearing my stories.

I started making this Oyster Sauce Tofu dish for her earlier this year after she told me how much she loved tofu. She insisted that everyone must love tofu since it is so good. At the time, she said this in front of the staff at the assisted living home she is staying at. They all had puzzled looks, as either (1) they didn’t know what tofu was; or (2) they don’t like tofu nearly as much as Aunt Mae.

Tofu, also called bean curd, doesn’t have much flavor by itself, but it absorbs sauces extremely well. Tofu is a good source of protein, and is wonderful for a meatless meal option.

I used a medium firm tofu, but you can use firm or a softer tofu. The firmer the tofu, the better it will hold its shape when cooked. If you don’t care about this, then soft tofu is certainly an option.

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious meatless meal

After tofu braises in this oyster sauce mixture, it softens up and takes on the sauce’s flavor.

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious meatless meal

I remember watching my dad make this simple tofu dish a number of years ago. My dad was a great cook. His cooking repertoire was not as diverse as my moms, but he had certain special dishes that he made. This Oyster Sauce Tofu dish was one of them. Two others were his Chinese Sticky Honey Spareribs and smoked meats similar to this Tea Smoked Chicken.

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious meatless meal

This tofu recipe is vegetarian and vegan adaptable. Just substitute vegetable broth and vegetarian oyster sauce.

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious meatless meal

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious
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Oyster Sauce Tofu

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients

  • 700 grams tofu 1 pound 8 ounce package
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 slice ginger peeled, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 scallion trimmed, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth water can used instead if you don't have broth
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce use vegetarian oyster sauce if desired
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Cut tofu into bite-size squares (about 3/4"). Set aside.

  2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add ginger, garlic and white parts of chopped scallion. Saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. 

  3. Add broth, oyster sauce, rice wine and tofu. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Stir together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into tofu to thicken gravy. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green parts of chopped scallion.

Recipe Notes

2 Freestyle points/serving

Nutrition Facts
Oyster Sauce Tofu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 396mg17%
Potassium 76mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg1%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    October 29, 2018 at 8:09 am

    This looks simple and quick to prepare and very delicious too!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 29, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Yes – this is very easy and quick to make. Thanks Angie!

      Reply
  2. Lucy says

    January 6, 2019 at 11:58 am

    So when do you add the tofu? Brown it with the garlic etc.? With the broth, etc.? Recipe does not specify.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 6, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks Lucy – I’ve fixed the recipe. The tofu is added when the broth is added.

      Reply
  3. Julie Saldana says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:20 am

    Simple, fast and convenient dishes like this are what I seek. I am very busy, so my time is very precious. Thank you

    Reply
  4. Sara Lynch says

    October 29, 2020 at 7:31 am

    I just made this for me and my boyfriend for lunch. I added in a little more water as a soup and some dumplings to make it go further but it still kept it low in kcals. I expected it to be clean and light but it was actually really warming and homely and filling. I also added the tiniest dash of five-spice as I friend the tofu and I think that added to the warmeness of the soup. Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely recipe. Will definitely be on the lunch menu in future.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      November 1, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      I love your addition of five spice!

      Reply

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