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Sichuan Stir-fry Tofu with Mushrooms

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The sichuan sauce adds tofu very tasty flavor, mushrooms give extra yummy tast in this recipe.

25 minutes Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

160 calories per serving view nutrition facts

wokwithchow

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

14	ounces	tofu	water-packed firm, rinsed
1/2	teaspoon	salt
2	tablespoons	canola oil	divided
2	cloves	garlic	smashed
2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	trimmed and chopped
4	ounces	mushrooms	sliced white, 1 1/2 cups

Sichuan sauce:
3	tablespoons	chicken broth, low salt	or vegetable broth
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
2	teaspoons	balsamic vinegar
1	teaspoon	sugar
1	teaspoon	soy sauce, sodium reduced
1/2	teaspoon	sesame oil
1/4	teaspoon	cornstarch
1/4	teaspoon	red chili pepper	or to taste

Directions

Place tofu on several paper towels and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Turn tofu over, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, place more paper towels on top and weight the tofu down with a plate.

Set aside for 5 minutes.

Cut the tofu into roughly 1-inch cubes.

Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.

Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil; add garlic and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, 10 seconds.

Add mushrooms and stir-fry until just beginning to soften, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

Swirl the remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the pan, reduce the heat to medium, add the tofu and pan-fry, turning midway through cooking, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.

Swirl in Sichuan Sauce and the mushroom mixture; increase the heat to high and stir-fry until the tofu is just heated through and the sauce clings to it, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Discard the garlic.

Serve immediately.

For the Sichuan Sauce:

Whisk broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, oil, cornstarch and red pepper in a small bowl.

Reviews

One of my friends is vegetarian, she made this recipe, it was so delicious, I never think tofu can be so tasty, anf it was quick and easy too.
3 months ago by wokwithchow

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 97g

Amount per Serving

Calories 160 66% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	18%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 356mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.0g	19%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	7%
Calcium	38%		Iron	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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