Sauteed firm tofu

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
24ouncesFirm tofu
2tablespoonsOil
½teaspoonSalt
1smallOnions; sliced thin
6mediumsMushrooms; sliced
1smallCarrot; cut into matchsticks
2mediumsPeppers, bell, green sliced thin
1tablespoonSake
tablespoonSoy sauce
1teaspoonGinger; grated
1tablespoonSugar, granulated
1tablespoon;water
1teaspoonCornstarch; dissolved in 3T water

Directions

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"