Stir-Fried Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce

Name: Stir-Fried Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce; 1 sprig Fresh cilantro (for garnish); 0 teaspoons coarse salt; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 18 dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 Tbsps Asian fermented black beans,* minced; 2 Tbsps minced fresh ginger; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into matchstick-size strips; 3 Tbsps peanut oil; 0 teaspoons finely crushed Szechuan peppercorns (wild pepper),* or coarsely cracked black pepper; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar; 2 Tbsps soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 794 grams soft tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 237 milliliters vegetable broth; 710 milliliters boiling water

Stir-Fried Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 188 calories, 11g of protein, and 11g of fat. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 6. A mixture of shiitake mushrooms, sugar, tofu, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place mushrooms in large bowl.

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Mushrooms

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Bowl

Pour 3 cups boiling water over; let soak until mushrooms soften, at least 25 minutes and up to 4 hours.

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Mushrooms

Water

Drain.

Cut off stems and discard; finely chop caps.

Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons vegetable broth in 2-cup measuring cup. Stir in remaining broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt.

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Broth

Corn Starch

Soy Sauce

Vinegar

Sugar

Salt

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Heat oil in heavy large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Wok

Add mushrooms; stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes.

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Mushrooms

Add leek; stir-fry until beginning to brown, about 1 minute.

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Leek

Add black beans, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and peppercorns; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture to blend, then stir into vegetable mixture.

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Chili Garlic Sauce