This Can't Be Tofu! - Tofu simmered in Hoisin Sauce

[Guest guest]

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Tofu Simmered in Hoisin Sauce

 

Recipe By :This Can't Be TOFU! - Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories :

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

1 carton firm or soft tofu (See Note)

5 teaspoons roasted peanut oil

1/3 cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon thin or light soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry

1 garlic clove -- minced

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup water or vegetable stock

1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds -- toasted in a small

akillet

1 scallion, including 3 inches of the greens -- thinly

sliced diagonally

 

Drain the firm tofu, wrap it in a towel and press while you assemble the

ingredients for the sauce. Slice it crosswise a scant 1/2 inch thick, then into

triangles. Blot with paper toweling.

 

Heat a nonstick skillet, brush with 2 teaspoons of the oil, then add the tofu.

Fry over medium-high heat until golden, then turn, adding another 2 teaspoons

oil, and brown the other side.

 

Combine the hoisin sauce. soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, pepper, and remaining 1

teaspoon oil. Stir in the water or stock, then pour thhe mixture over the tofu

and shuffle the pan back and forth to distribute it evenly. Cook over medium

heat until bubbling and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Garnish with the

sesame seeds and scallion.

 

Note: Soft tofu packed in water has the nicest flavor and texture, both of

which are more pronounced if the tofu isn't browned. If you enjoy the pure

flavor of the soft tofu, heat the sauce with the tofu in it until it has been

warmed through. If it reduces too much, simply add a little more water or stock

to thin it out.

 

Because hoisin sauce is usually rather sweet, dice the tofu very small and serve

it as a sauce with rice, with stir-fried spinach, green beans, or broccoli on

the side. For a more eye-catching appearance, cut the tofu into triangles,

brown them briefly in a little oil, then simmer in the sauce.

 

 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Per serving: 97 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (13% calories from fat); 2g

Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 690mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1

Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0