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Braised Tofu Puffs with Glass Noodles and Napa Cabbage大白菜粉絲炆豆卜

Fluffy tofu puffs, translucent glass noodles, and sweet napa cabbage are gently braised in a savory vegetarian broth. This comforting dish is full of texture and rich in umami, perfect for a hearty plant-based meal.

  • 35 min
  • 4 servings
  • Level 2
  • Hong Kong
  • Vegetarian
Braised Tofu Puffs with Glass Noodles and Napa Cabbage
01Ingredients
  • 200g tofu puffs (豆卜)
  • 100g glass noodles (粉絲)
  • 500g napa cabbage, cut into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 4 cups vegetarian broth
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry (optional, for thickening)
Nutrition (per serving)187kcal
  • Protein9.2g
  • Carbs18.4g
  • Fat7.8g

Fiber 2.1 gSodium 582 mg

02Steps
  1. Soak glass noodles in warm water for 15-20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot or wok, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger slices until fragrant.
  3. Add napa cabbage chunks to the pot and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Pour in vegetarian broth, light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add tofu puffs to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing tofu puffs to absorb the flavors.
  6. Stir in the soaked glass noodles and cook for another 3-5 minutes until they are tender and have absorbed some liquid.
  7. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce. Serve hot.

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