Braised Fried Tofu Puffs with Mixed Mushrooms and Glass Noodles

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare ingredients: Soak dried shiitake mushrooms until soft, then squeeze dry and quarter. Soak glass noodles in warm water until pliable, then drain. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok. Sauté ginger and minced garlic until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add dried shiitake mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, and sliced carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.

4. 4

   Add fried tofu puffs and pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and braise for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add soaked glass noodles and bok choy/gai lan. Continue to braise for another 5 minutes, or until glass noodles are tender and have absorbed the sauce.

6. 6

   If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce. Serve hot, optionally with steamed rice.