THREE-ALARM TOFU AND MUSHROOM
STIR-FRY
 
8 oz. tofu (preferably regular), drained, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 c. canned low-salt vegetable broth
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. oriental sesame oil
1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
4 tbsp. vegetable oil
10 oz. button mushrooms, quartered
7 oz. fresh shitake mushrooms, stemmed, chopped
1 tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. minced jalapeno chili with seeds
1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion tops
Freshly cooked rice

Place tofu cubes on double-thick layer of paper towels. Let drain 20 minutes. Whisk broth and cornstarch in medium bowl until cornstarch dissolves. Mix in soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and crushed red pepper. Set mixture aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Add tofu and stir-fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer tofu to plate using slotted spoon. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to wok and set over high heat. Add all mushrooms and stir-fry until golden, about 5 minutes.

Add ginger, garlic and chili and stir-fry 1 minute. Add tofu, bell pepper and green onion and stir-fry 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Stir broth mixture, add to wok and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Spoon rice onto plates and top with vegetable stir-fry. 4 servings.

recipe reviews
Three-Alarm Tofu and Mushroom Stir-Fry
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 Berit (Hawaii) says:
Awesome! I never cook tofu or anything vegetarian but my husband requested. I didn't have a jalapeno in the house so I just left it out, expecting it to be bland without it. But with the red pepper flakes and onions/garlic/ginger... Tons of flavor and tons of heat! I loved this dish and will continue making it. It doubled nicely... I would recommend doubling it actually.
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 Indiana (Indiana) says:
Great recipe! Suprisingly filling and spicy. I have only cooked with tofu a few times, and found I like it almost crispy so i would recommend increasing the cooking time on the tofu.
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 Cristaleena (California) says:
Delicious! I made this with less mushrooms because I didn't have it and added some basil. Quite spicy, but as a vegetarian, I love it. It's worth having to get all the ingredients. I recommend taking out the tofu in the morning and wrapping it in paper towels with a heavy book on top to squeeze the water out. I also did cook the tofu about 7 minutes on low and and 4 on high. I think I also would have put less oil next time, there is more than enough. Trader Joe's sells frozen mixed pre-cut bell peppers and I subsituted that for just red bell peppers. I also used jarred minced garlic, since I use it alot.
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 Rose Martinez (California) says:
I prepared this dish as stated above except I used only 1/2 tsp of the sesame oil. I also seasoned the tofu with tomato chicken boullion and an all purpose seasoning mix before stir-frying. It was superb! Letting the tofu soak is great. The sauce and blend of spices were wonderful; the dish has the right touch of spark -- I will make this again and again. Thank you!!

 

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