Peking Tofu

Yields 4 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Recipe: San Jose Center, USA

Picture: Ohio Center, USA

Category: Entrees

Country: China

Read this recipe in Aulacese Read this recipe in Chinese Ingredients: 1 wheat gluten sausage**, cut into 6 long strips, then into 2-inch sections 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 block (½ kg or 1 pound) tofu*, cut into ½-inch chunks 3 or 4 scallion stalks (may replace with leek) with the green part cut into 5-cm (2-inch) long pieces and the white part finely chopped 1 teaspoon tapioca starch* + 2 teaspoons spring water, mixed together well Seasoning: 3 Tablespoons soy sauce (can use Healthy Boy brand)* 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon mushroom seasoning**   Garnish: Pinch of black pepper and cilantro   * Available in Asian markets ** Available in Asian markets, the health food stores, or from http://www.vegecyber.com Directions: Marinate the wheat gluten sausage with a pinch of sugar and soy sauce. Add the canola oil into a pan. When the oil is hot, add in the wheat gluten sausage and fry until golden. Transfer to a plate. With that same pan, stir-fry scallions and tofu together.  Then add in the seasoning ingredients and wheat gluten sausage. Continue to stir. Add the tapioca starch mixture into the pan to thicken the seasoning mixture. Decoration: {This dish can be served with hot rice, cucumbers, and tomatoes.