Kai Palo Tofu (Five-Spice Braised Tofu and Eggs)
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Ingredients
- 300 g firm tofu, cubed
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp chinese five-spice powder
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp palm sugar
- 3 garlic cloves
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- Protein
- 23.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 11 g
- of which sugars
- 9.1 g
- Fat
- 16.1 g
- of which saturates
- 4 g
- Fibre
- 1.4 g
- Salt
- 2.16 g
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Method
- 1
Crush the garlic and fry in a little oil in a large pan for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add the tofu and fry for 3 minutes until lightly golden.
- 3
Add the dark soy sauce, five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, palm sugar and 400ml water.
- 4
Bring to a simmer and add the peeled boiled eggs.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce has reduced and everything is well coated and glossy.
- 6
Serve with jasmine rice.
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