Vegan Taiwanese Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb Firm Tofu
• 8 Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 inch Ginger
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 Star Anise
• 2 Green Onions

Instructions

1. 1Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into cubes.
2. 2Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for at least 30 minutes. Slice the mushrooms and reserve the soaking liquid.
3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
4. 4In the same pan, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. 5Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, vegetable broth, and star anise to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
6. 6Return the tofu to the pan and gently stir to coat with the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
7. 7Remove star anise. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.

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