Tuesday, October 22, 2019

HOONG SEOW TOFU

One additional simple and healthy dish for the family.  Main ingredient is tofu and good quality light soy sauce.
Tofu is a good plant source of protein, iron and calcium especially for vegan or many people who are cutting down on intake of meat.  It contains numerous or all nine essential amino acids. Other minerals are manganese, selenium and phosphorous and a good source of magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1.
Tofu is considered a superfood and a healthier substitute to eating fish. Best of all, the price is affordable for all.
Ingredients
2 blocks tofu - cut 1/2 inch thick slices
1 stalk spring onions - cut sections [keep some for garnishing]
2 dried mushrooms - soaked and sliced [optional]
several slices of ginger
1 red chilli - sliced
Seasoning
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1/4 tsp mushroom stock granules
1 tbsp cooking wine

  1. Pan fry tofu slices in a non stick pan until brown on both sides.  Push aside, saute ginger until aromatic.  Add in spring onions, mushrooms and red chillies.  Continue to fry until aromatic.
  2. Mix will fried tofu.  Pour in seasoning.
  3. Bring to bubbly boil, add in enough water to cover the tofu pieces.  Braise until water is slightly reduced or thick.
  4. Add in remaining spring onions.  Stir to mix, dish up to serve.

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