Spicy Tofu and Mushroom Stir Fry

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 3

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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.