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Fried tofu & shiitakes, black bean sauce




Source of Recipe


Epicurious (modified)


Recipe Introduction


This is an extremely delicious and versatile stir-fry. The original recipe calls for pork, but we substituted in the turkey sausage. Also, the original recipe called for leeks, but green onions work fine. Finally, we prefer using extra-firm tofu, although the original recipe called for soft.

Also, rather than canned shiitakes, the original recipe called for 18 dried shiitakes. If this is what you are using rather than canned, then: "Place mushrooms in large bowl. Pour 3 cups boiling water over; let soak until mushrooms soften, at least 25 minutes and up to 4 hours. Drain. Cut off stems and discard; finely chop caps."


Recipe Link: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/STIR-FRIED-TOFU-AND-SHIITAKE-MUSHROOMS-IN-SPICY-BLACK-BEAN-SAUCE-107857

List of Ingredients




2 14-ounce containers extra firm tofu
1/2 - 1 lb. hot turkey sausage
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 or 5 4-oz. cans of shiitake mushrooms, drained
2 bunches green onions, whites chopped finely, greens chopped into one-inch pieces (separate whites and greens)
2 tablespoons Asian fermented black beans, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1/4 teaspoon finely crushed Szechuan peppercorns (wild pepper), or coarsely cracked black pepper

Recipe



At least 4 hours in advance, drain tofu and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cover with dish towel and press with heavy object to allow moisture to escape.

When ready to begin recipe, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons vegetable broth in 2-cup measuring cup. Stir in remaining broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Heat oil in heavy large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Brown sausage, chopping into crumbles while it cooks. Add white part of green onions, stir-fry until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add black beans, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and peppercorns; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture to blend, then stir into sausage/vegetable mixture. Add mushrooms, tofu, and green part of green onions; toss gently to coat with sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Serve hot. Feeds 2-4.