Chinese Braised Mushrooms and Tofu Recipe

Name: Chinese Braised Mushrooms and Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 cloves garlic minced; 2 teaspoons ginger freshly minced; 4 each mushrooms, portabello gills removed, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce; 1 1/4 cups stock mushroom or vegetable; 2 tablespoons sherry dry; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 14 ounces tofu 1 package, firm, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 8 ounces water chestnuts 1 can, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons ginger freshly minced
4 each mushrooms, portabello gills removed, chopped
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 1/4 cups stock mushroom or vegetable
2 tablespoons sherry dry
2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
14 ounces tofu 1 package, firm, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
8 ounces water chestnuts 1 can, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add mushrooms and chile-garlic sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the mushroom liquid has evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes.
4
Add broth, sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, tofu and water chestnuts and bring to a simmer.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a simmer, for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
6
Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl.
7
Stir the mixture into the saucepan and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 4 cloves garlic minced, 2 teaspoons ginger freshly minced, 4 each mushrooms, portabello gills removed, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chinese Braised Mushrooms and Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Braised Mushrooms and Tofu

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Variations & substitutions

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