Sauteed Firm Tofuchina, vegetables 24 oz firm tofu 2 tablespoon oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small onions; sliced thin 6 medium mushrooms; sliced 1 small carrot; cut into matchsticks 2 medium peppers, bell, green sliced thin 1 tablespoon sake 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ginger; grated 1 tablespoon sugar, granulated 1 tablespoon ; water 1 teaspoon cornstarch; dissolved in 3t water Cut tofu crosswise into pieces the shape of French-fried potatoes. Heat a wok, coat with oil & 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 & tofu in that order, sauteeing each for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low & add sake, soy sauce, ginger, sugar & water. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in dissolved cornstarch & simmer 30 seconds for another 30 seconds. Shurtleff & Aoyagi, "The Book of Tofu" |
