Tasty bean curd

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsFlat noodles
3tablespoonsOil
1smallOnion, sliced
1cupSliced broccoli
1cupSliced mushrooms
½cupSliced water chestnuts
½cupSliced bamboo shoots
1cupBean sprouts
2eachesGarlic cloves, chopped
1teaspoonGinger, chopped
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBrown sugar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
2tablespoonsDry sherry
1tablespoonSesame oil
poundsBean curd, cubed
2teaspoonsSesame seeds
2tablespoonsCashew nuts
2tablespoonsGreen onions, chopped
2tablespoonsGreen peppers, chopped

Directions

Heat a pot of salted water & boil the noodles till tender. Rinse, drain & keep warm on a serving dish. Heat oil in a wok & stir fry onion, broccoli, mushrooms, water chestnuts & bamboo shoots for 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts & fry for 1 minute. Place on dish with noodles. Keep warm.

Add a little more oil & fry ginger & garlic for 1 minute. Stir in salt, sugar, soy sauce, sherry & sesame oil. Add bean curd. Fry gently till bean curd begins to brown. Mix together with the noodles & vegetables. Keep warm.

Add a little more oil to the wok & fry the sesame seeds, nuts, green onion & pepper till the nuts begin to brown. Use a granish for the rest of the meal.

Jack Santa Maria, "Chinese Vegetarian Cookery"