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Chinese Mushroom Smothered Bean Curd Aka Tofu Recipe

Chinese Mushroom Smothered Bean Curd Aka Tofu Recipe

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Chinese Mushroom Smothered Bean Curd Aka Tofu

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz fresh bean curd
8 medium black dried chinese mushrooms
3 tbsp oil
1 scallion , 1 1/2inch shreds
2 slices gingerroot, quarter sized peeled shredded
1 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup mushroom liquid, see note
1 tbsp dark sesame oil

Directions:

Quarter your bean curd squares then cut into 2 triangles. Turn each on longest side and cut thru to make 3 thin triangles from each. Set aside.
Cover mushrooms with 3/4 cup boiling water and soak 1 hour. Lightly squeeze to let liquid drain back into bowl [NOTE this is where you get the mushroom liquid. The soaking water not the rinse step] then rinse briefly and squeeze dry. Destem and cut cap into 1/2 inch wide slices. Place scallions, ginger, mushrooms and curd on work tray. Measure mushroom liquid if you are short 1/2 cup add some stock or water.
Heat large heavy skillet over high until hot. add oil. Swirl. heat for 15 seconds. Lower heat to med and place scallions and ginger in and stir rapidly a few times. Add the sherry, soy, sugar and mushroom liquid. As it sizzles to boil add mushrooms and bean curd. Turn gently a few times. Adjust heat to maintain gentle simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn contents half way thru.
You should be minus the liquid or close to it at this point. Add the oil and turn once more. The serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.34 Kcal (1814 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.6g	21%
Sodium	503.78mg	21%
Potassium	57.26mg	1%
Total Carbs	74.49g	25%
Sugars	0.74g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	7%
Protein	1.33g	3%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	64.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	349.01 Kcal (1461 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.95g	21%
Sodium	405.75mg	21%
Potassium	46.12mg	1%
Total Carbs	59.99g	25%
Sugars	0.59g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	7%
Protein	1.07g	3%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	51.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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