Scrambled Tofu with Chinese Chives

Name: Scrambled Tofu with Chinese Chives
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup (240 ml) plant-based milk of choice; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons mushroom powder; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 block (16 ounces, or 454 g) soft tofu, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes; 1 small bunch Chinese chives, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (about 2 cups); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation info

Yield
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Chinese Homestyle

By Maggie Zhu

Published 2022

About

This very simple recipe uses Chinese chives (also known as garlic chives) to add a ton of flavor while creating a creamy scrambled-egg texture. I kept the ingredients minimal to let the chive flavor shine through. If you want more vibrant colors, add a handful of cherry tomatoes and chopped bell pepper to the scramble.

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) plant-based milk of choice
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Asia
China
Side dish
Vegan

Method

In a small bowl, combine the milk, soy sauce, mushroom powder, white pepper powder, and turmeric for the sauce. Stir to mix well.
In another small bowl, make a slurry by combining the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water and stirring to dissolve the cornstarch.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Pat the tofu dr