6 dried chinese blk mushrooms
2 3 x 2 x 1-inch pieces tofu cut int, o 1/2-inch cubes
8 cup water
1 tbsp canned preserved vegetable -(szechw, an, minced) - rin
5 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp seasoned vegetable broth
4 tsp chili oil
1 tbsp brown bean sauce
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp oriental sesame oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
1/4 tsp szechwan peppercorn powder
A Recipe for
Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu
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Cover mushrooms with hot water and let stand 1 hour. Drain; cut off
stems. Rinse caps well; squeeze dry. Cut into 1/8-inch dice. Set
aside.
Place tofu in large sieve. Bring 8 cups water to boil. Pour into
metal bowl just larger than sieve. Place sieve gently in water. Let
tofu soak 30 minutes.
Drain tofu. Mix mushrooms and preserved vegetable in medium bowl.
Mix 5 tablespoons water and next 8 ingredients in small bowl.
Heat vegetable oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat 1
minute. Add green onions, garlic and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute.
Add mushroom mixture and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir broth mixture. Add
to wok with peas and stir-fry until sauce boils, about 1 minute. Add
tofu and toss gently to coat with sauce. Cook 2 1/2 minutes, tossing
gently. Divide between plates. Sprinkle Szechwan powder over (recipe
follows).
SZECHWAN PEPPERCORN POWDER: (Makes about 4 teaspoons) Heat heavy
frying pan or wok over medium-low heat 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon
whole Szechwan peppercorns and stir until aromatic, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to blender. Cool 10 minutes. Blend to a fine powder. Store
at room temperature.
Source: Bon Appetit, November 1988. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
Serves: 2
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