Tofu Steak with Sublime Maitake Mushroom Sauce

1. 1

   Wrap the tofu in paper towels, drain in a sieve (about 10 minutes), and slice lengthwise in half.

2. 2

   Wrap loosely in fresh kitchen paper towels.

3. 3

   Shred the maitake mushrooms into large-ish clumps.

4. 4

   Finely julienne the ginger.

5. 5

   Combine the ingredients (the sauce is on the strong side so adjust taste).

6. 6

   Coat the tofu with katakuriko.

7. 7

   Heat a pan with a generous amount of oil and fry the tofu until golden brown (make sure to cook the tofu as soon as you've coated in katakuriko!)

8. 8

   When the tofu are well browned, push to the side of the pan.

9. 9

   Add the maitake mushrooms and stir fry briefly.

10. 10

    Turn off the heat to cool down the pan a little.

11. 11

    When the pan has cooled slightly, turn the heat back to medium, add the ginger and combined sauce ingredients and cook briefly.

12. 12

    (Take care not to let the sauce reduce too much or it'll become too salty.)

13. 13

    When the maitake mushrooms and tofu are well coated with the sauce, put on serving plates, and it's done.

14. 14

    This dish really gets your appetite going.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.