Chnese Food: Braised-Tofu

Tofu is extremely versatile – it can be stir-fried, deep-fried, or even baked. If you're a fan of tofu, you'll be sure to find something to inspire you in these recipes.

1. Braised Tofu

Zhangguying Style Braised Tofu in a Bowl with Chopsticks

Chunks of medium firm tofu (you can substitute soft) are braised with shiitake mushrooms and other vegetables in a simple but flavorful sauce with soy sauce, sugar and chicken stock. Feel free to substitute Japanese edamame beans instead of snap peas if desired.

Here's a great way to enjoy a Chinese culinary staple. In this recipe medium or soft tofu and vegetables are braised in a simple, flavorful mixture of soy sauce,stock and sugar, with a splash of Asian sesame oil added at the end.

Ingredients:

1 pkg (14oz) House Premium or Organic Tofu, Medium or Soft

4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked

5 white mushrooms, canned

1 large carrot, cooked

2 green onions

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 Tbsp frozen snap peas or edamame

5 slices ginger root

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 tsp cornstarch (mix with 1 Tbsp water as paste)

1/2 tsp sesame oil

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