Recipe for cooking chinese-style sauteed tofu

Quick Meals- Salads and Vegetarian Dishes :: Vegetarian Entrees

Chinese-Style Sauted Tofu

4 (3-in. square) pieces tofu
4 C. oil
3 oz. ground pork
1 tsp. minced ginger
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. hot bean paste
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 C. soup stock
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Cut tofu into 1 1/2-in. square pieces, then cut each piece into 2 triangles. Pat dry.

Heat oil in a wok or lrg. skillet. Fry tofu until golden brown. Remove tofu from pan and remove oil, leaving only 2 Tbsp.. Add ground pork to skillet; fry until pink is gone. Add bean paste, garlic and ginger. Add soup stock, then add browned tofu. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 min.

Add salt and sugar; bring to a low boil. Make a paste of cornstarch and water; add to mixture and stir until thickened.

Serve garnished with green onions.

Servings 4 to 6.