Mushrooms and Chives With Tofu Croutons Recipe

Name: Mushrooms and Chives With Tofu Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound firm tofu; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 cups vegetable oil; Salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger; 2 cups yellow or green chives or both, trimmed, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup prince mushrooms sold in Asian stores, trimmed, sliced diagonally 1/4 -inch thick, and then sliced into 1/4-inch wide strips; 1 cup oyster mushrooms, trimmed and halved or quartered lengthwise; 1 cup baby portobellos or baby shiitakes, stemmed and halved or quartered; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; Salt to taste; white pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon vinegar

Servings: persons

1/2 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups vegetable oil
Salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger
2 cups yellow or green chives or both, trimmed, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
1 cup prince mushrooms sold in Asian stores, trimmed, sliced diagonally 1/4 -inch thick, and then sliced into 1/4-inch wide strips
1 cup oyster mushrooms, trimmed and halved or quartered lengthwise
1 cup baby portobellos or baby shiitakes, stemmed and halved or quartered
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Salt to taste
white pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon vinegar

1
To make the tofu croutons: Pat tofu very dry on paper towels.
2
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, and carefully coat in cornstarch.
3
Pour the oil into a wok or small deep-fryer and heat to 350 degrees.
4
Working in batches, if needed, deep-fry the tofu for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden and crispy.
5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the tofu and place on paper towels.
6
Season with salt, and set aside.
7
Discard the oil.
8
To make the mushrooms and chives: In a large skillet or wok, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
9
Add 1 tablespoon of the ginger and stir rapidly for 30 seconds.
10
Add chives and stir for 30 seconds.
11
Add mushrooms and stir-fry until softened, about 8 minutes.
12
Transfer to a platter, and set aside.
13
Clean the skillet or wok, and wipe dry.
14
In a small bowl, mix vegetable broth, soy sauce and oyster sauce; set aside.
15
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water; set aside.
16
In the large skillet or wok, add stock mixture and bring to a boil.
17
Add cornstarch mixture and stir for 20 seconds.
18
Add the mushrooms and chives mixture and heat through.
19
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

1790

kcal

Calories

194

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound firm tofu, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 cups vegetable oil, Salt, and more.

Yes, Mushrooms and Chives With Tofu Croutons 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.

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Mushrooms and Chives With Tofu Croutons

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Variations & substitutions

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