Tofu & Shiitake with Oyster Sauce
Tofu & Shiitake with Oyster Sauce

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Tofu is a food made of condensed soy milk that is pressed into solid white blocks in a process quite similar to cheesemaking. Tofu, also known as bean curd is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness; it can be silken, soft, firm, or extra firm. Beyond these broad categories, there are many varieties of tofu. It has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes.

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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have tofu & shiitake with oyster sauce using 11 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Tofu & Shiitake with Oyster Sauce:
  1. Make ready 500 g Tofu *medium soft type such as ‘Momen’
  2. Get 100 g Shiitake Mushrooms *cut in half
  3. Get 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  4. Take Sauce
  5. Take 1 cup Chicken Stock *OR 1 cup Water & 1 teaspoon Asian Chicken Bouillon Powder
  6. Make ready 1 clove Garlic *finely chopped
  7. Prepare 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  8. Prepare 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce *alter the amount depending on the saltiness of the stock
  9. Prepare 2 tablespoons Sake (Rice Wine)
  10. Get 1 tablespoon Potato Starch
  11. Make ready Finely Ground White Pepper

Soft is ideal for heartier soups and stews, and firm and extra-firm stand up well to stir-frying, deep-frying, and baking. Tofu is the perfect ingredient for casseroles, stir-fries, curries, and lasagna. Tofu has a mild flavor, meaning it's perfect for soaking up marinades and sauces. Since it's available in different textures — silken, soft, firm, and extra firm — it's also versatile in preparation techniques.

Steps to make Tofu & Shiitake with Oyster Sauce:
  1. Cut Tofu into the size that is easy to eat. Leave them on a tilted cutting board, so that excess water can drip into the sink.
  2. Combine all the Sauce ingredients in a bowl. Alter the amount of Soy Sauce depending on the saltiness of the stock. *Note: If you add Pork or other vegetables, you would need more sauce.
  3. Heat Sesame Oil in a frying pan over medium heat, cook Garlic and Shiitake. If you add Pork or other vegetables, cook them with Shiitake.
  4. When cooked, add the sauce, bring to the boil and stir until the sauce thickens. Add Tofu and cook for a few minutes until Tofu is hot.
  5. Sprinkle with finely chopped Spring Onion, and enjoy with freshly cooked Rice.

Tofu has a mild flavor, meaning it's perfect for soaking up marinades and sauces. Since it's available in different textures — silken, soft, firm, and extra firm — it's also versatile in preparation techniques. Tofu – or bean curd – is made by pressing curdling soy milk into a solid block. Some tofu is firm while others are more soft and smooth. It can be sliced into different shapes and cooked in lots.

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