The cooking method known as "braising" involves placing pre-prepared ingredients (though some ingredients don't require pre-treatment) into a seasoned broth and cooking over medium-high heat until the liquid reduces.
Suitable ingredients: Primarily meat, though tofu and certain vegetables (such as eggplant and potatoes) also work well.
Key Tips
The braising time should be controlled within 20 minutes, with the following precautions to note.
Step 1: Most ingredients (especially meats) require pre-processing.
② The cooking liquid in braised dishes naturally reduces during cooking, but a small number of dishes require a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, such as Sichuan Mapo Tofu and Cantonese Luohan Vegetarian Feast, which not only enhances the flavor but also improves the color and appearance.
Here is a practical example to demonstrate this technique.
Braised Tofu Skin with Pork Slices
