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
1½poundsBean 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"