Fanchie-dofu

 
                                FANCHIE-DOFU
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   24       oz           Tofu
    5       tb           Oil
    1       t            Salt
    2                    Tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
    1                    Garlic clove, minced
    1       t            Sake
    3       tb           Water
      1/2                Leek or onion, diced
    1       tb           Cornstarch dissolved in 3 tb
                         -- water
    1       c            Green peas, parboiled
 
   Cut tofu lengthwise into half, then crosswise into
   1/2-inch thick pieces. In a small pot, bring 3 cups of
   water to a boil.  Drop in the tofu & return to a boil.
   Then quickly empty the tofu into a colander to drain.
   
   Heat a wok & coat with 4 tb oil & the salt.  Add
   tomatoes & saute till soft.  Add tofu, garlic & sake.
   Saute for 2 or 3 minutes.  Add water & leek.  Reduce
   heat & simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.  Stir in dissolved
   cornstarch & remaining oil.  Simmer for 1 more minute
   until thick.  Add peas just before serving.
   
   Shurtleff & Aoyagi, "The Book of Tofu"
  
 
 
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