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CRISPY PRESSED TOFU WITH ASSORTED MUSHROOMS AND WILTED ASIAN GREENS
Crispy pressed tofu with assorted mushrooms and wilted Asian greens
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Use dried mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are a great substitute for the fresh variety, especially as they have a long shelf life (up to a year) and so can be readily available when mushrooms are not in season.

They should, however, be used in smaller quantities than their fresh counterparts as they are much stronger in flavour.

Simply rehydrate in warm water or milk and add, chopped, to broths, stuffings or risottos, or mix into butter to melt over pan-fried steak.

Alternatively, grind into a fine dust and sprinkle over home-made bread or add to olive oil for a distinct meaty flavour.



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Recipe by: Phillippa Cheifitz
Serves: 2 - 4
Dietary considerations: Low carb / Fat conscious / Dairy free / Vegan
Category: Vegetarian
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
400 g sachet tofu (regular or smoked)
Cornflour for coating
Peanut oil for frying
400 g assorted mushrooms, thickly sliced unless small
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
For toppoing: shredded spring onion and fresh ginger
On the side: 2 heads bok choy, split lengthwise and steamed
Cooking instructions:

Remove the tofu from the sachet and pat dry. Place between 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper and weight down with something suitably heavy and leave for about an hour to exude the moisture.

Stir-fry the mushrooms in 1 – 2 tablespoons peanut oil over a high heat for a few minutes until just cooked. Stir in the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil and bring to a bubble. Remove and keep warm.

Dry the block of tofu, slice into 4, then again to make 8 squares. Coat with cornflour and shallow fry in peanut oil over medium heat until golden all over.

Spoon the mushrooms into bowls, topped with the fried tofu and sprinkled with shredded spring onion and fresh ginger.

On the side, serve the steamed greens, lightly drizzled with sesame oil and soy.

Click here to read more about tofu and how to cook with it.
Wine: Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling 2003


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