Taiwanese Braise with Beef, Tofu & Eggs
This Taiwanese Braise with Beef, Tofu & Eggs is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef, silky tofu, and hard-boiled eggs simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2.5 lbs Beef chuck or brisket, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1 block (14-16 oz) Firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
6-8 Hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
8-10 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
2 inch piece Ginger, sliced or roughly chopped
3-4 stalks Scallions, roughly chopped
1/2 cup Light soy sauce
1/4 cup Dark soy sauce
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
1.5 oz (approx. 2-3 pieces) Rock sugar
3-4 pods Star anise
1 (3-inch) Cinnamon stick
2 Bay leaves
4-5 cups Water or beef broth
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu by pressing it for at least 30 minutes, then cut into cubes
- Sear the tofu in oil until golden, set aside
- Sear the beef in batches until browned, then set aside
- Sauté garlic, ginger, and scallions in the pot until fragrant
- Deglaze with Shaoxing wine and add soy sauces, rock sugar, spices, and broth
- Return beef to the pot and cover with broth, simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours
- Add tofu and hard-boiled eggs, simmer for another 30-45 minutes
- Adjust seasoning and serve over rice, garnished with cilantro
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit beef and increase tofu quantity.
Customize with vegetables like daikon or carrots.
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