Thursday, February 24, 2005

Lenten Recipe: Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu

Meatless Ma Po Tofu
1 lb package of extra firm tofu
1 c vegetable broth
1 T cornstarch
2 T soy sauce
1 T oyster sauce
2 chili bean sauce with 3 gloves minced garlic or 2 T chili garlic sauce such as Lee Kum Kee
1 T grated peeled fresh ginger
2-3 green onions

Combine vegetable broth with soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, chili sauce (and garlic if using), ginger and chopped green onions. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium and simmer.
Cut tofu into ½" cubes.
Add to broth and simmer 10 minutes.

Serve over plain white rice.