CHINESE STYLE SAUTEED FIRM TOFU

Chinese Style Sauteed Firm Tofu image

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Number Of Ingredients 13

24 ounce(s) tofu, firm
1 tablespoon(s) water
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
1 tablespoon(s) sake
2 - green bell peppers, julienned
1 small carrots, 1/4 x 2
6 - mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 tablespoon(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons 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 the 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, sauteeing 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 for another 30 seconds.