Spicy Hot Sichuan Tofu

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICY HOT SICHUAN TOFU

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----SAUCE MIXTURE-----
1 tb Cornstarch
2 ts Sugar
2 Garlic cloves (or more)
-- minced
1 tb Hot Bean Paste
1 tb Sherry
1/2 ts Sichuan Peppercorn powder
-- (amount may be doubled)
1 tb Red hot pepper oil (or more)
3 tb Vinegar
1 tb Soy sauce
Salt & pepper -- to taste
-----OTHER INGREDIENTS-----
1 lb Tofu (firm or soft) -- diced
1 tb Soy sauce
2 tb Corn or canola oil
1 tb Minced ginger root
1/4 lb Fresh mushrooms -- chopped
1/4 c Water chestnuts, chopped
3 Green onions (or more)
-- minced

Mix sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set
aside.

Heat oil in a nonstick pan or wok; brown ginger root.
Add tofu and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; stir gently and
occasionally for 2 minutes.

Add chopped mushrooms and water chestnuts; stir gently
for 2 minutes.

Add minced green onions and sauce mixture and stir for
1 minute. Serve hot.

Per serving: Calories: 153 Fat: 11 gm (saturated fat 8%) Carbohydrates: 8
gm Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 8 gm Sodium: 237 mg Fiber: 2 gm Calcium: 95 mg

Source: Nutritional Cooking with Tofu, by Christine
Y.C. Liu, M.P.H. Typos by: Karen Mintzias



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