Ma po

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupVegetable broth
cupHoisin sauce
1tablespoonRice wine/dry sherry
cupKetchup
½teaspoonHot sauce
1tablespoonSesame oil
1tablespoonVegetable oil
3eachesGarlic cloves, minced
1poundsFirm tofu, cut to 1/2\" cubes
2cupsMung bean sprouts
1tablespoonCornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
2eachesGreen onions, slivered

Directions

In a small bowl, combine broth, hoisin sauce, rice wine or sherry, ketchup & hot sauce. Set aside.

Place a wok over high heat, when hot, add vegetable oil. Add garlic & stir for 5 seconds. Add tofu & stir fry for 2 minutes. Stir in reserved sauce & cook 1 minute. Add bean sprouts & cook another minute. Add dissolved cornstarch & stir till sauce thickens.

Serve over noodles tossed in sesame oil or over steamed rice..

Garnish with onions.

Madhur Jaffrey, "World of the East Vegetarian Cookbook"