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Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms and Bamboo Pith

Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms and Bamboo Pith

🇭🇰 Hong Kong25 minVegetarian
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Servings
2

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 400 g firm tofu, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp vegetarian oyster sauce

Aromatics

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 0 pinch white pepper

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Vegetables

  • 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and stems removed
  • 1 cup mushroom soaking liquid (from shiitake)

Other

  • 6 pieces dried bamboo pith, soaked until soft, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat cooking oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add soaked shiitake mushrooms and bamboo pith. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in mushroom soaking liquid, light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Gently add tofu cubes to the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Serve hot.

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