CHINESE STYLE SAUTEED FIRM TOFU

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This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet had the chance to try. Please review and add comments should you try this before I do (or after, of course!) Thanks!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 ounces firm tofu
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, thinly sliced
6 medium mushrooms, sliced
1 small carrot, julienned
2 medium green bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 3 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • Cut tofu crosswise into pieces the shape of French-fried potatoes.
  • Heat a wok, coat with oil and sprinkle on the salt.
  • Add onion then mushrooms, stir-frying each over high heat for about 30 seconds.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add carrot, green pepper and tofu in that order, sauteing each for about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add sake, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and water.
  • Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in dissolved cornstarch and simmer 30 seconds more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 701, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 16.3

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