House Tofu Recipe
Stir-fried tofu and Shiitake mushroom braised in brown sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tofu
Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Cook the Tofu
Add the cubed tofu to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- 4
Add Mushrooms
Stir in the shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender.
- 5
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and vegetable broth until well combined. Pour the sauce over the tofu and mushrooms.
- 6
Simmer
Stir well to coat everything in the sauce. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Finish and Serve
Season with black pepper and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
