Stir-Fried Tofu, Shiitakes, and Asparagus Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Tofu, Shiitakes, and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced, or white mushrooms, sliced; 3/4 cup chicken stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 5 teaspoons white-wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds asparagus
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced, or white mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup chicken stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

1
Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard them.
2
Cut the asparagus into 1-inch lengths.
3
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the asparagus for 3 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water.
6
In a wok or large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
7
Add the garlic.
8
Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
9
Add the onion and stir-fry until softened, about 3 minutes.
10
Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until brown, about 5 minutes.
11
Stir in the stock, soy sauce, 3 teaspoons of the vinegar, the sesame oil, and the salt.
12
Simmer for 2 minutes.
13
Stir the cornstarch mixture, add it to the pan, and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
14
Add the tofu and simmer for 3 minutes.
15
Add the asparagus and simmer until hot, about 2 minutes longer.
16
Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar.
17
Serve topped with the sesame seeds.

260

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Tofu, Shiitakes, and Asparagus 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.

Stir-Fried Tofu, Shiitakes, and Asparagus

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