Ingredients
- 4 chilies (fresh)
- 4 green onions
- 2 lb tofu
- 1 c shiitake mushrooms (dried)
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
- 4 tb soy sauce
- 2 tb sake
- 1 tb cornstarch
- 1 tb garlic
- 1 ts sugar
- 1/2 ts pepper
If using regular tofu, it will need to be pressed & diced. If using deep-fried, dice it. Then, marinate the tofu for 5 minutes. Remove & reserve the marinade. Trim the mushrooms & quarter the caps. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Fry the tofu until it begins to change colour. Turn over & fry the other side, be careful not to break it. (If using deep-fried tofu, it won't need as long for cooking). Remove tofu & saute garlic. Stir-fry until it begins to brown. Add the mushrooms & stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the marinade & stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Return the tofu to the wok with all the seasonings plus 1/4 c water. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add the green onions, cook 15 seconds & serve hot.