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Stir-Fried Tofu & Mushrooms

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Submitted by rombaut

Sake-marinated tofu pan-fried golden and tossed with rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, garlic, fresh chiles, and soy. A hearty vegetarian stir-fry with serious umami depth.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

30 min

READY

45 min

Tofu skeptics, pull up a chair. This one might change your mind.

A quick sake and soy marinade soaks into the tofu while you prep everything else. Then each piece gets pan-fried until the edges go golden and slightly crisp before meeting a pile of reconstituted shiitake mushrooms that bring that deep, woodsy umami flavor nothing else can replicate.

Fresh chiles and garlic keep things lively, and the reserved marinade becomes the base for a glossy sauce that coats everything. It’s Thai-inspired comfort food that happens to be completely meat-free.

Pro Tips

  • Press your tofu for at least 15 minutes before marinating. Less water means crispier edges and better flavor absorption
  • Dried shiitakes have way more concentrated flavor than fresh. The 30-minute soak is worth every second
  • Deep-fried tofu from an Asian market is a great shortcut here. It’s already golden and holds its shape better in the wok
  • Flip the tofu gently. It wants to crumble, so use a wide spatula and resist the urge to toss

Ingredients

2 907.2
POUNDS G TOFU
or deep fried tofu
Marinade
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML SAKE
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CORNSTARCH
Mushrooms
1 237
CUP ML MUSHROOMS, SHIITAKE
dried, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes *
½ 118
CUP ML VEGETABLE OIL
1 15
TABLESPOON ML GARLIC
crushed
Seasonings
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
1 5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
4 4
EACH EACH HOT CHILI PEPPER
fresh , seeded and chopped *

Directions

If using regular tofu, it will need to be pressed and diced.

If using deep-fried, dice it.

Then, marinate the tofu for 5 minutes.

Remove and reserve the marinade.

Trim the mushrooms and quarter the caps.

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.

Fry the tofu until it begins to change colour.

Turn over and fry the other side, be careful not to break it.

(If using deep-fried tofu, it won’t need as long for cooking).

Remove tofu and sauté garlic.

Stir-fry until it begins to brown.

Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the marinade and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

Return the tofu to the wok with all the seasonings plus ¼ cup water.

Cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the green onions, cook 15 seconds and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 198g (7.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 403 70% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 625mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars g
Protein 50g
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 105% Iron 25%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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