Stir-fried asian tofu (mf)

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesFirm tofu, drained and weighted for 30 minutes
½teaspoonTangerine or lemon zest, grated
2tablespoonsOrange juice
Salt and pepper
2tablespoonsHoisin sauce
1tablespoonRice wine vinegar
1tablespoonLow sodium soy sauce
½teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonCornstarch
1tablespoonVegetable
1tablespoonSesame oil
1largeClove garlic, minced
1Quarter-size piece fresh ginger, minced
4ouncesMushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced mushrooms
3cupsBroccoli florets, 3/4 inch pieces
Salt
Crushed red pepper

Directions

Cut the tofu into ¾-inch squares and marinate in citrus zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Combine hoisin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch; reserve for later. In a 12-inch skillet heat vegetable and sesame oils until very hot. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and broccoli, some water, cover and steam for 2 minutes or until mushrooms and broccoli begin to get tender. Add tofu. Stir hoisin sauce to recombine cornstarch and add to skillet. Cover and simmer 30 seconds to a minute to thicken. Season with salt and crushed red pepper.

Yield: 2 servings

Recipe by: MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6605 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #668 by 4paws@... (Shermeyer-Gail) on Jul 12, 1997