Red-Cooked Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. arrowroot or cornstarch
• 2 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 14-oz. packages firm tofu, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1-½ Tbs. minced fresh ginger
• ¼ cup Shaoxing (Chinese cooking wine) or dry sherry
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 6 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce; more as needed
  • 1 cup lower-salt chicken broth or (preferably homemade) vegetable broth
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into small dice
  • 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)

In a large saucepan, combine the scallion whites, carrots, broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing, ginger, sugar, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add the tofu, cover, and continue to simmer g...

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