Recipe Name Chinese Style Sauteed Firm Tofu Submitted by patc Recipe Description A good simple tofu stirfry Quantity 1 Quantity Unit wok Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 35

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 1/2 blocks tofu 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 small Onion, chopped 6 small mushrooms, chopped 1 small (5-1/2" long) carrot, julienned 2 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) green peppers, thinly sliced 1/3 fluid ounce sake 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tbsp. cold water Steps Sequence Step 1 Cut tofu crosswise into pieces the shape of French-fried potatoes. 2 Heat a wok, coat with oil and sprinkle on the salt. Add onion, then the mushrooms, stir-frying each over high heat for about 30 seconds. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low. 4 Add carrot, green pepper and tofu in that order, sauteing each for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add sake, soy sauce, ginger,sugar and water. 5 Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. 6 Stir in dissolved cornstarch and simmer 30 seconds more.