Stir-fried tofu & mushrooms
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 lb Tofu -=OR=- deep fried tofu MMMMM--------------------------MARINADE-------------------------------
- 2 tb Sake
- 1 tb Cornstarch
- 2 tb Soy sauce MMMMM-------------------------MUSHROOMS------------------------------
- 1 c Dried shiitake mushrooms -- soaked in warm water for -- 30 minutes
- 1/2 c Vegetable oil
- 1 tb Garlic crushed MMMMM-------------------------SEASONINGS------------------------------
- 2 tb Soy sauce
- 1/2 ts Pepper
- 1 ts Sugar
- 4 ea Fresh chilies seeded & -- chopped
- 4 ea Green onions
Instructions:
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't 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.



