Try easy BABY BOK CHOY WITH MUSHROOMS AND TOFU Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1 lb firm tofu, drained 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1?2 cup vegetable broth (or use low sodium chicken if you like) 6 slices peeled fresh gingerroot 8 baby bok choy or 8 shanghai pak choi, halved lengthwise and any discolored outer leaves discarded 1?2 16 dried shiitake mushrooms (I have used part portabella in a pinch) or 16 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in boiling water until soft, drained, and stems removed (I have used part portabella in a pinch) 1 small green onion, diagonally sliced (optional) SAUCE 1?2 cup vegetable broth (unsalted if possible) 1?4 cup fish sauce 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
On paper towels, pat tofu dry on all sides. Cut tofu crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices. On small plate, place cornstarch. Heat nonstick wok or large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 2 tbls. oil and swirl to coat pan. One at a time, dip tofu slices into cornstarch to coat cut surfaces and place in wok. Fry until well browned on one side--about 5 minutes. Turn tofu slices and fry other sides until well browned. Transfer tofu to center of large serving platter; cover with foil and keep warm. Add broth and gingerroot to wok and heat to boiling. Add bok choy, cover and cook until tender and most of broth evaporates-about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Sauce (see below). With slotted spoon or pancake turner, remove bok choy and place, cut sides down, around rim of platter with tofu; cover and keep warm. Discard ginger slices and any remaining broth. Reheat wok over high heat until hot. Add remaining 1 tbls. oil and the mushrooms. Stir-fry mushrooms until softened-about 5 minutes. Restir Sauce and pour over mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Transfer mushrooms from Sauce and place over tofu. Pour Sauce over all. Garnish with green onion, if desired. Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tbls.soy sauce, 2 tsp.cornstarch, 2 tsp.sugar, and 2 tsp.Oriental sesame oil.
by: Sharon123
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