Chinese-Style Tofu "Sauce" Recipe

Name: Chinese-Style Tofu "Sauce"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic; 2 small red bell peppers, minced or cut into small bite size pieces; 5 mushrooms, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, the whites thinly sliced and greens cut into 2 inch lengths; 16 ounces tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons red miso, creamed with; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon smooth cashew butter or 1 tablespoon tahini sesame butter; 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
2 small red bell peppers, minced or cut into small bite size pieces
5 mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 green onions, the whites thinly sliced and greens cut into 2 inch lengths
16 ounces tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons red miso, creamed with
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon smooth cashew butter or 1 tablespoon tahini sesame butter
1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tablespoons water

1
Heat the oil in a wok (or skillet/deep pan).
2
Saute gingerroot, garlic, and red peppers for 2-3 minutes.
3
Add mushrooms and onion whites and saute another 2-3 minutes.
4
Add onion greens and tofu cubes and saute for a minute or so.
5
Combine the miso, soy sauce, honey, cashew butter, and vinegar in a bowl or small glass, mixing well.
6
Pour this mixture into the wok.
7
Let it simmer for about a minute while stirring the sauce into the tofu and vegetables.
8
Stir in the dissolved cornstarch, letting it simmer until it thickens.
9
Serve hot with rice.

205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot, 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, 2 small red bell peppers, minced or cut into small bite size pieces, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Style Tofu "Sauce" 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.

Chinese-Style Tofu "Sauce"

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