vegan - Mapo Tofu

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" Mapo " Tofu

 

Recipe By :Moosewood Collective

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cakes tofu

SAUCE

1/4 cup tamari soy sauce

1/4 cup dry sherry

2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup water

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 tablespoon chili paste -- (1 to 2) or 3 garlic cloves, pressed, and

cayenne to taste

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cups thinly sliced onions

1 large bunch broccoli -- cut into 3-inch spears

4 cups sliced mushrooms -- (1 pound)

2 tablespoons cornstarch -- dissolved ub 2 tablespoons cold water

toasted walnuts

3 scallions -- diagonally sliced

 

Press the tofu and then cut it into 1-inch cubes and set aside. Whisk together

the sauce ingredients and set aside.

 

Heat the oil in a wok on medium to high heat. Saute the onions for 3 to 4

minutes, stirring often. Then add the broccoli and saute for an additional 4

minutes. Next add the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, still stirring

often. Pour in the sauce and add the tofu. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer

until the tofu is thoroughly heated. Finally, add the dissolved cornstarch and

bring back to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

 

Serve on rice, garnished with walnuts and scallions.

 

 

 

Source:

" New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant "

Copyright:

" 1987 Vegetable Kingdom, Inc. "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 386 Calories; 24g Fat (53.9% calories

from fat); 19g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

1186mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 4 Fat;

0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Serves 4 to 6

Inspired by the cuisine of Szechuan, this spicy dish is substantial and full of

flavor. Our meatless variation of this classic has become a favorite at the

restaurant among our " hot " food lovers.

 

 

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