Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing Recipe

Name: Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 1-lb. blocks tofu, soft, silken or firm; 1 tsp. chopped garlic; 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger; 2 tsp. canola oil; 1 tsp. sesame oil; 8 oz. fresh shiitakes, finely chopped in food processor; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 Tbs. sherry; 1 Tbs. tamari soy sauce; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander; 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; Pinch crushed red peppers or dash hot sauce

Servings: persons

Two 1-lb. blocks tofu, soft, silken or firm
1 tsp. chopped garlic
2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp. canola oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
8 oz. fresh shiitakes, finely chopped in food processor
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbs. sherry
1 Tbs. tamari soy sauce
1 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Pinch crushed red peppers or dash hot sauce

1
If using silken tofu, drain for 2 to 3 hours by weighting it down with plate.
2
Cut each piece tofu in half vertically to form 4 smaller blocks.
3
Using melon baller or soup spoon, scoop out middle of each block, about 1 1/2 inches deep x 1 1/2 inches wide.
4
Mince scooped-out tofu and set aside.
5
Heat oils in skillet over medium heat and saute garlic and ginger until soft.
6
Add chopped shiitakes, scallions, sherry and reserved chopped tofu.
7
Cook until dry and dark brown, about 5 minutes.
8
Add sherry, tamari, fresh coriander, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
9
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
10
Put mushroom mixture into pastry bag and pipe it into hollow of each tofu block.
11
Alternatively, use spoon to scoop mixture into hollows.
12
Steam stuffed tofu on rack in vegetable steamer for 5 minutes until hot, or microwave to heat through.
13
Serve with tamari or regular soy sauce or miso vinaigrette.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 1-lb. blocks tofu, soft, silken or firm, 1 tsp. chopped garlic, 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger, 2 tsp. canola oil, and more.

Yes, Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing 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.

Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing

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