Ingredients

  • 1 lb Hard tofu, liquid removed
  • 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. Vegetable broth
  • 6 slc Fresh ginger root, sliced
  • 8 x Baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 c. Vegetable broth
  • 1/4 c. Oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1/2 lb Medium size shiitake mushroom, stems removed
  • 1 sm Green onion, diagonally sliced

Method

  • On paper towels, pat tofu dry on all sides.
  • Cut tofu crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • On small plate, place cornstarch.
  • Heat nonstick wok or possibly large skillet over medium heat till warm.
  • Add in 2 Tbsp.
  • oil and swirl to coat pan.
  • One at a time, dip tofu slices into cornstarch to coat cut surfaces and place in wok.
  • Fry till well browned on one side-about 5 min .
  • Turn tofu slices and fry other sides till well borwned.
  • Transfer tofu to center of large serving platter; cover with foil and keep hot.
  • Add in broth and gingerroot to wok and heat to boiling.
  • Add in bok choy; cover and cook till tender and most of broth evaporates-about 5 min.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Sauce.
  • In small bowl, combine vegetable broth, oyster-flavored sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and sesame oil.
  • With slotted spoon or possibly pancake turner, remove bok choy and place, cut sides down, around rim of platter with tofu; cover and keep hot.
  • Throw away ginger slices and any remaining broth.
  • Reheat wok over high heat till warm.
  • Add in remaining 1 Tbsp.
  • oil and the mushrooms.
  • Stir-fry mushrooms till softened-about 3 min.
  • Restir Sauce and pour over mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, till thickened and bubbly.
  • Transfer mushrooms from Sauce and place over tofu.
  • Pour Sauce over all.
  • Garnish with green onions, if you like.