Braised Tofu Skin

Ingredients

• 4 pieces dried tofu
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups bok choy or other chinese greens
• 4 shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted unsalted cashews
• 1 tablespoon hot bean paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   Soak the tofu sticks in water for 2 hours; drain. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

2. 2

   Heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat and saute the garlic then bok choy until tender. Add the mushrooms and saute until hot. Toss in cashews.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, stir together the bean paste, broth, sugar, cornstarch and sesame oil. Pour into the skillet and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.

4. 4

   Serve over rice, rice noodles, chow mein noodles, or wrapped in rice paper sheets like a burrito.