Ingredients
For the tofu croutons
- ½ pound firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- Salt
For the mushrooms and chives
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger
- 2 cups yellow or green chives or both, trimmed, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup prince mushrooms sold in Asian stores, trimmed, sliced diagonally 1/4 -inch thick, and then sliced into 1/4-inch wide strips
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms, trimmed and halved or quartered lengthwise
- 1 cup baby portobellos or baby shiitakes, stemmed and halved or quartered
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- white pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
699 calories; 59 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 32 grams monounsaturated fat; 18 grams polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 24 grams protein; 2265 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 servings
Preparation
For the tofu croutons
- To make the tofu croutons: Pat tofu very dry on paper towels. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, and carefully coat in cornstarch. Pour the oil into a wok or small deep-fryer and heat to 350 degrees. Working in batches, if needed, deep-fry the tofu for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden and crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tofu and place on paper towels. Season with salt, and set aside. Discard the oil.
- To make the mushrooms and chives: In a large skillet or wok, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tablespoon of the ginger and stir rapidly for 30 seconds. Add chives and stir for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and set aside. Clean the skillet or wok, and wipe dry.
- In a small bowl, mix vegetable broth, soy sauce and oyster sauce; set aside. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water; set aside.
- In the large skillet or wok, add stock mixture and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and stir for 20 seconds. Add the mushrooms and chives mixture and heat through. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
For the mushrooms and chives
- Pour the mushrooms and chives mixture into the center of a platter. Arrange the tofu croutons around the edges. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of julienned ginger. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with vinegar.
35 minutes
Dining and Cooking