Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | tablespoons |
peanut oil
|
|
| 5 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger
finely grated |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
black beans
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
onions
coarsely chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
pearl barley
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
kuzu
dissolved in water listed below |
* |
| ⅓ | cup |
water
|
|
| 1 | pound |
tofu
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
sesame oil
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | ml |
peanut oil
|
|
| 5 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
ginger
finely grated |
|
| 45 | ml |
black beans
|
|
| 45 | ml |
onions
coarsely chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
pearl barley
|
|
| 473 | ml |
water
|
|
| 45 | ml |
kuzu
dissolved in water listed below |
* |
| 79 | ml |
water
|
|
| 453.6 | g |
tofu
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
sesame oil
|
|
Directions
In a wok, heat oil until nearly smoking.
Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry rapidly over high heat for 1 minute.
Add black beans, and stir for 30 seconds.
Add onions, and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add soy sauce, sweetener, and water. Bring to a boil.
Add kuzu. Stir with a wooden spoon until it thickens and becomes clear and shiny.
Stir in tofu and dark sesame oil, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve on rice with blanched Chinese greens.
