Enlightened Tofu

Courtesy of http://www.godsdirectcontact.org

Yields 4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 block tofu* (about ½ kg or 1 pound), cut into small chunks
• 4 fresh oyster mushrooms (soaked first if you use dried mushroom)*, cut into small chunks
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ stick vegetarian tuna**
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon tapioca starch + 1 Tablespoon spring water, mixed and set aside
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks scallion, cut into short pieces

Seasonings:

• 3 cups vegetable broth*
• 3 teaspoons soy sauce (can use Healthy Boy Brand)*
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon mushroom seasoning**
• ½ teaspoon dried chili pepper

* Available in Asian markets ** Available in Asian markets, the health food stores, or from http://www.vegecyber.com

Directions:

1. Mix all seasonings ingredients together in a bowl. Put aside.
2. Preheat the olive oil into a non-stick frying pan and stir-fry the minced garlic, the minced ginger, and the vegetarian tuna until fragrant.
3. Then add tofu chunks and the oyster mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add in the seasoning mixture, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the tapioca starch mixture and stir-fry until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with the scallion and the sesame oil.