Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables with Oyster Sauce

Submitted by Leona L.

"Recipe comes from Canadian Living Light and Healthy Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb tofu
• 6 green onions
• 4 stalks celery
• 1 sweet red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine for cooking)
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (, about 1/4 lb)

directions

1. Drain tofu and weigh down to press for 30 ins.
2. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
3. set aside Cut onions and celery into 1/2 inch diagonal pieces.
4. Cut red pepper into 1/2 inch chunks, set veggies aside.
5. Stir together water, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sherry and soya sauce, set aside.
6. In wok or large heavy skillet.
7. Heat 1 tbls of the oil over high heat, stir-fry ginger for 30 secs, add tofu and cook stirring gently, for about 3 mins or until light brown.
8. With a slotted spoon, transfer to heated platter.
9. Add remaining oil to wok and heat, stir-fry mushrooms, onions,celery and red pepper for 1 min.
10. Return tofu to wok, stir to mix well.
11. Stir oyster sauce mixture.
12. Pour into wok and cook, stirring until liquid comes to a boil and boils for 1 minute.
13. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Elspeth R.]

Yum, this is really tasty. Will definitely make this again.