{"id":"81936f6d-41de-4e59-9d49-9acc56a2dc35","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/81936f6d-41de-4e59-9d49-9acc56a2dc35","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023803-coconut-caramel-braised-tofu","title":"Coconut-Caramel Braised Tofu","description":"In this quick vegan meal, versatile tofu takes on a flavorful coconut-caramel glaze with minimal effort. It’s simmered in a fragrant braising liquid of rich coconut milk, savory miso and aromatic ginger and garlic until the liquid reduces into a rich, sweet caramel sauce. Lightly charred green beans add subtle smoky notes, but broccoli or cauliflower florets would also work great. A final shower of fresh scallions and tart lime juice balances and brightens the sweet sauce; other herbs like basil or cilantro would also light up the dish in a lovely way. Leftovers can be reheated and tossed with noodles for lunch the next day.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"PT20M","ingredients":[{"text":"3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or canola","item":"neutral oil, such as safflower or canola","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds","item":"green beans","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds"},{"text":"Kosher salt and black pepper","item":"Kosher salt and black pepper"},{"text":"1 (14- to 16-ounce) package firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into ½-inch cubes","item":"(14- to 16-ounce) package firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes","quantity":1},{"text":"1 small shallot, minced (¼ cup)","item":"small shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"minced","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"2 tablespoons minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger (from one 1-inch piece)","item":"peeled minced ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"from one 1-inch piece"},{"text":"1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, stirred","item":"unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, stirred","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce","item":"low-sodium soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons white miso","item":"white miso","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon turbinado sugar","item":"turbinado sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ cup chopped scallions, plus more for garnish","item":"chopped scallions","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for garnish"},{"text":"1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges for serving","item":"lime juice, plus wedges for serving","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Steamed rice and hot sauce, for serving","item":"Steamed rice and hot sauce, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer green beans to a plate."},{"number":2,"text":"Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the tofu to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Push tofu to one side of the skillet and reduce heat to medium. To the empty side, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the shallot, garlic and ginger; stir until well combined and coated in the oil, then mix into the tofu until well incorporated."},{"number":3,"text":"Add coconut milk, soy sauce, miso and sugar and bring to a simmer, mashing the miso until it dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces and resembles caramel, about 5 minutes. Stir in reserved green beans, ¼ cup scallions and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper."},{"number":4,"text":"Divide braised tofu and green beans over rice. Garnish with more scallions and serve with lime wedges."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:09:07.015151+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:09:07.015151+00:00"}