Spicy Tofu and Mushroom Stir Fry
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ingredients
- Oil, for cooking
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fermented black bean paste, (doubanjiang)
- 1 (14 ounce) block firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed well with 1 tablespoon water
- Rice, or noodles, cooked, to serve
For the Sauce
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Method
Step 1
In a frying pan, heat some oil and add the garlic, mushrooms, and black bean paste to the pan. Once fragrant, add the tofu and all of the sauce ingredients. "Shake" the pan back and forth to distribute the sauce ingredients, or mix well with a spoon. Cover the pan for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and add the cornstarch slurry. Let simmer until sauce is thickened.
Step 2
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with rice or noodles.