Enlightened Tofu

Yields 4 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Recipe: San Jose Center, USA

Picture: Ohio Center, USA

Category: Entrees

Country: Aulac

Read this recipe in Aulacese Read this recipe in Chinese Ingredients: 1 block tofu* (about ½ kg or 1 pound), cut into small chunks 4 fresh oyster mushrooms (soaked first if you use dried mushroom)*, cut into small chunks 3 teaspoons olive oil ½ stick vegetarian tuna** 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small ginger, minced 1 teaspoon tapioca starch + 1 Tablespoon spring water, mixed and set aside 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 stalks scallion, cut into short pieces Seasonings: 3 cups vegetable broth* 3 teaspoons soy sauce (can use Healthy Boy Brand)* ½ teaspoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon mushroom seasoning** ½ teaspoon dried chili pepper * Available in Asian markets ** Available in Asian markets, the health food stores, or from http://www.vegecyber.com Directions:  Mix all seasonings ingredients together in a bowl. Put aside. Preheat the olive oil into a non-stick frying pan and stir-fry the minced garlic, the minced ginger, and the vegetarian tuna until fragrant. Then add tofu chunks and the oyster mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the seasoning mixture, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the tapioca starch mixture and stir-fry until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with the scallion and the sesame oil.