Deep Fried Tofu with Mushrooms Recipe

Deep Fried Tofu with Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cakes tofu

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1/2 cup oil (deep fried)

• Cornstarch for coating

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces

• 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into bite size slices

• 5 Chinese mushrooms, soaked for 20 minutes, stemmed and cut into quarters

• 1 tablespoon dry sherry

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 cup water

Method:

1. Sprinkle salt onto tofu, leave for 1 minute. Then, drain the water

2. Heat wok and 1/2 cup oil over high heat. Coat the tofu with cornstarch and deep fry tofu until light brown. Set aside on a plate

3. Remove the oil and leave 2 tablespoons in the wok. Add garlic and stir fry until fragrant.

4. Add scallions, pork, mushrooms and stir fry for 2 minutes

5. Add tofu, sherry, soy sauce, sugar and water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes

6. Ready to serve