If you want a quick, satisfying meal with minimal effort, this “Effortless Tofu” recipe is exactly what you need. No chopping, no complicated prep — just break the tofu directly in the pan and let it soak up a rich, savory sauce. Simple, fast, and incredibly delicious.

Effortless Tofu

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Ingredients

Ingredients Serves 2
Firm Tofu Momen: 400g (1 block)
Long Green Onion Negi: 1 stalk (The white part is sweeter and highly recommended)
Oil: Approx. 1 tbsp
Salt: 2/3 tsp To prevent the tofu from sticking
**[Sauce Mixture]**
Water: 120cc
Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp
Oyster Sauce: 1 tbsp
Sugar: 1 tsp
Chicken Stock Granules: 1 tsp
Potato Starch or Cornstarch: 1 tsp
Black Pepper: To taste

Instructions

**Instructions**
**Prep Work:** Cut the long green onion into large diagonal slices.
**Make the Sauce:** Place the sliced green onion and all the ingredients for the [Sauce Mixture] into a bowl, and mix well.
**Cook the Tofu:** Add oil to a frying pan, heat over medium heat, and then sprinkle the salt evenly across the entire surface of the pan (this helps prevent the tofu from sticking).
Transfer the tofu directly from its package into the frying pan.
Using a spoon, break the tofu into bite-sized pieces directly inside the pan. Doing this allows the sauce to penetrate the exposed surfaces of the tofu more easily.
Sear Both Sides: Cook without moving the tofu until it takes on some color, then flip it over to sear both sides until golden brown.
Finishing Touch: Once the tofu is seared, pour in the prepared sauce (containing green onions) all at once.
Simply stir-fry briefly until the sauce thickens and the green onions are cooked through—and it’s ready to serve!

Notes

Tip:
Sprinkling salt into the pan before cooking helps firm up the firm tofu (momen-dofu), preventing it from crumbling and ensuring a beautifully aromatic finish.

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