SHIITAKE TOFU SAUTE
Shiitake cultivation dates back to 1209, during the Song Dynasty in China. Shiitake mushrooms help to balance Qi. When combined with tofu, the body is offered a meal that tonifies Qi and removes toxins.
½ package of firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tbsp of corn starch
3 tbsp of oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 slice of fresh ginger, minced
6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin
8 thin asparagus tips, cut into 1 inch strips (optional)
1 scallion, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 tsp of soy sauce
Splash of cooking wine
½ tsp of sugar
¼ tsp of dark sesame oil
2 tsp of warm water
2 tbsp of hoison sauce (optional if you like sweet)
1
Coat the tofu in the corn starch.
2
Heat a wok and add the oil, garlic and ginger. Toss for 25-30 seconds.
3
Add the tofu and allow to slightly brown on one side, then gently turn each over and add the mushrooms, scallions and asparagus tips.
4
Gently toss the mixture until the veggies are cooked.
5
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, wine, sugar, sesame oil, hoison sauce and water.
6
Drizzle over the tofu mixture and toss until well coated.
7
This meal is also great over a bed of warm greens.
CategoryFish, Fowl, Eggs, and Soy, Vegetables
Ingredients
½ package of firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tbsp of corn starch
3 tbsp of oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 slice of fresh ginger, minced
6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin
8 thin asparagus tips, cut into 1 inch strips (optional)
1 scallion, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 tsp of soy sauce
Splash of cooking wine
½ tsp of sugar
¼ tsp of dark sesame oil
2 tsp of warm water
2 tbsp of hoison sauce (optional if you like sweet)
