Vegan Taiwanese Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms
A comforting and savory dish featuring braised tofu and shiitake mushrooms in a rich, umami-packed sauce. This is a classic Taiwanese dish often served with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Firm Tofu
- 8 Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2.54 cm 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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into cubes.
- 2Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for at least 30 minutes. Slice the mushrooms and reserve the soaking liquid.
- 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.
- 4In the same pan, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- 5Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, vegetable broth, and star anise to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- 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.
- 7Remove star anise. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.
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