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If you have a bit of extra time before making this stir-fry recipe, press the whole block of tofu between two layers of paper towels, weighted down with a couple of large cans, for 15 minutes. Removing that excess water helps the tofu get extra crispy as it cooks.
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What you’ll need
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Measuring Spoons
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Chef's Knife
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Cutting Board
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Paper Towels
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Wooden Spoon
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Spoon
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Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Stir-fries are all about cooking quickly and over high heat, so the key to success is prepping your ingredients beforehand so you’re ready to go.
Step 2
Cut14-oz. block of tofuinto 1x¼" pieces. Place pieces on a paper-towel lined plate and press a paper towel over top of pieces to absorb excess water.
Step 3
Remove any dirt from1 lb. mushroomswith a damp paper towel and tear into 1" pieces.
→ The key to crispy mushrooms? Never wash them.
Step 4
Trim root ends of6 scallions, then slice them crosswise into 1" pieces.
Step 5
皮2-inch piece gingerwith a spoon and thinly slice crosswise.
Step 6
Toss tofu,1½ tsp. cornstarch,½ tsp. red pepper flakes,a pinch of salt, and1汤匙。酱油in a medium bowl.
Step 7
Stir2 Tbsp. vinegar,2 Tbsp. wine, and remaining2 Tbsp. soy saucein a small bowl.
Step 8
Heat1汤匙。oilin a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high. When oil is shimmering and slides quickly across surface of pan, add mushrooms, scallions, and ginger and cook, tossing often, until mushrooms and scallions are browned in spots and mushrooms are tender, 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and transfer to another medium bowl.
Step 9
Heat1汤匙。oilin same skillet over high. When oil is shimmering again, add tofu mixture and arrange in a single layer in skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until tofu is browned on first side, about 2 minutes. Add a touch more oil if skillet is very dry or tofu is sticking, then turn pieces and continue to cook, undisturbed again, until second side is browned, about a minute or two longer. If your skillet isn’t nonstick, you might need to loosen the tofu by scraping skillet with a spatula.
Step 10
Add wine mixture and mushroom mixture back to skillet. Cook, tossing briskly, until sauce is thickened and all ingredients are coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
Step 11
Serve stir-fry overrice. Top withsesame seeds.
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Reviews (1)
Back to TopLove this recipe. Have made it many times over the years. My only gripe is it’s very hard to keep the tofu crispy once the liquid is added.
JB
Denver, CO
7/27/2023