Steamed Tofu Recipe
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 2
- 300g (1 package) soft tofu
- ½ of a carrot, julienned
- 5 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- ½ small bell pepper, julienned
- 2 slices ginger, julienned (optional)
- 2 garlic, minced/chopped
- Cilantro/parsley for topping
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp fish sauce
- 1½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Preheat the steamer so the water is on a boil
- Combine all sauce ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. Set aside
- Heat a little vegetable oil in a wok over medium high heat.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
- Add carrot, bell peppers and a tablespoon of the sauce and sauté for another minute. Set aside
- Unmold the tofu onto a deep, heat resistant plate/bowl.
- Spread ginger juliennes on top of tofu if using.
- Pour all of the remaining sauce over the tofu.
- Place the tofu in the steamer and steam for 7-9 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and top the tofu with the vegetables.
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/steamed-tofu-recipe/
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