Chinese Style Sauteed Firm Tofu

Submitted by spatchcock

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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