Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Sichuan-Style Tofu with Mushrooms
Cuisine: Oriental Type: Main Course Serves: 4
Source:
Attributes:
Quick and Easy, Healthy
Comments:
Reduce water content in tofu prior to stir-frying by salting it and wrapping in paper towels to pull out moisture.
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
14 oz. firm tofu, rinsed
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbs. canola oil, divided
2 medium colves garlic, smashed
2 scallions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1-1/2 cups cleaned and sliced white mushrooms
Sichuan Sauce

Instructions:
1. Place tofu on several paper towels and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn tofu over, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, place more paper towels on top and weight the tofu down with a plate. Set aside for 5 minutes. Cut the tofu into roughly 1-inch cubes.

2. Head a 14" flat-bottomed wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes in 1 to 2 seconds after contact. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil; add garlic and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and stir fry until the mushrooms are just beginning to soften, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

3. Swirl the remaining 1 tablespoon oil into thepan, reduce the heat to medium, add the tofu and pan-fry, turning midway though cooking, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Swirl in Sichuan Sauce and the mushroom mixture; increase the heat to high and stir-fry until the tofu is just heated through and the sauce clings to it, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Discard garlic. Serve immediately.

Related recipes:

Sichuan Sauce

2005-07-30