Braised Tofu With Mushrooms

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  • Level Medium

A Chinese dish made of tofu and oyster mushrooms.
 

Ingredients

  • 350g/12 ounces tofu
  • 2.5ml/ 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 10ml/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 15ml/l tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2.5ml/ 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger
  • 115g/4 ounces/l cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stalks removed
  • 175g/6 ounces/11/2 cups fresh oyster mushrooms
  • 115g/4 ounces/l cup drained, canned straw mushrooms
  • 115g/4 ounces/l cup button (white) mushrooms, cut in half
  • 15ml/1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 15ml/l tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 90ml/6 tablespoon vegetable stock
  • 5ml/l teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 15ml/l tablespoon cold water
  • Salt and ground white pepper
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), shredded
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Directions

  1. 1. Put the tofu in a dish and sprinkle with the sesame oil, light soy sauce and a large pinch of pepper. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes, then drain and cut into 2.5 x 1 cm/1 x 1/2 in pieces.
  2. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok. When it is very hot, fry the garlic and ginger for a few seconds. Add all the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir m the sherry, soy sauce and stock, with salt, if needed, and pepper. Simmer for 4 minutes.
  4. 4. Mix the cornflour to a paste with the water. Stir the mixture into the pan or wok and cook, stirring, until thickened.
  5. 5. Carefully add the pieces of tofu, toss gently to coat thoroughly and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. 6. Sprinkle the shredded spring onions over the top of the mixture, transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately