Stir-Fried Tofu & Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Tofu & Mushrooms
2 lb Tofu -=OR=- deep fried tofu ———————————-MARINADE———————————- 2 tb Sake 1 tb Cornstarch 2 tb Soy sauce ———————————MUSHROOMS——————————— 1 c Dried shiitake mushrooms, – soaked in warm water for — 30 minutes 1/2 c Vegetable oil 1 tb Garlic, crushed ———————————SEASONINGS——————————— 2 tb Soy sauce 1/2 ts Pepper 1 ts Sugar 4 ea Fresh chilies, seeded & – chopped 4 ea Green onions, diced If using regular tofu, it will need to be pressed & diced. If using deep-fried, dice it. Then, marinate the tofu for 5 minutes. Remove & reserve the marinade. Trim the mushrooms & quarter the caps. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Fry the tofu until it begins to change colour. Turn over & fry the other side, be careful not to break it. (If using deep-fried tofu, it won need as long for cooking). Remove tofu & saute garlic. Stir-fry until it begins to brown. Add the mushrooms & stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the marinade & stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Return the tofu to the wok with all the seasonings plus 1/4 c water. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add the green onions, cook 15 seconds & serve hot. |
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