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    Baby Bok Choy With Mushrooms and Tofu

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    Total Time:

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    45 mins

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    25 mins

    Sharon123's Note:

    Rice or ramen noodles make a good partner for this tofu-enhanced vegetable dish inspired by traditional Chinese cooking. From Country Living magazine. After seeing many review, I would recommend using low sodium broth. This dish can be a little salty!

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    Ingredients:

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    • 1 lb firm tofu , drained
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ½ cup vegetable broth (or use low sodium chicken if you like)
    • 6 slices peeled fresh gingerroot
    • 8 baby bok choy or 8 shanghai pak choi , halved lengthwise and any discolored outer leaves discarded
    • ½ lb mediumfresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed (I have used part portabella in a pinch) or 16 dried shiitake mushrooms (I have used part portabella in a pinch) or 16 dried Chinese mushrooms , soaked in boiling water until soft, drained, and stems removed (I have used part portabella in a pinch)
    • 1 small green onion , diagonally sliced (optional)

    Sauce

    Directions:

    1. 1
      On paper towels, pat tofu dry on all sides.
    2. 2
      Cut tofu crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
    3. 3
      On small plate, place cornstarch.
    4. 4
      Heat nonstick wok or large skillet over medium heat until hot.
    5. 5
      Add 2 tbls. oil and swirl to coat pan.
    6. 6
      One at a time, dip tofu slices into cornstarch to coat cut surfaces and place in wok.
    7. 7
      Fry until well browned on one side--about 5 minutes.
    8. 8
      Turn tofu slices and fry other sides until well browned.
    9. 9
      Transfer tofu to center of large serving platter; cover with foil and keep warm.
    10. 10
      Add broth and gingerroot to wok and heat to boiling.
    11. 11
      Add bok choy, cover and cook until tender and most of broth evaporates-about 5 minutes.
    12. 12
      Meanwhile, prepare Sauce (see below).
    13. 13
      With slotted spoon or pancake turner, remove bok choy and place, cut sides down, around rim of platter with tofu; cover and keep warm.
    14. 14
      Discard ginger slices and any remaining broth.
    15. 15
      Reheat wok over high heat until hot.
    16. 16
      Add remaining 1 tbls. oil and the mushrooms.
    17. 17
      Stir-fry mushrooms until softened-about 5 minutes.
    18. 18
      Restir Sauce and pour over mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
    19. 19
      Transfer mushrooms from Sauce and place over tofu.
    20. 20
      Pour Sauce over all.
    21. 21
      Garnish with green onion, if desired.
    22. 22
      Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tbls.soy sauce, 2 tsp.cornstarch, 2 tsp.sugar, and 2 tsp.Oriental sesame oil.

    Ratings & Reviews:

    • on March 24, 2004

      Lovely! The crispy texture of the tofu makes this a stand-out. I used Shanghai pak choi and dried shiitakes. I used unsalted homemade chicken stock. Good thing because it was on the border of being too salty - use a lower sodium soy sauce as well as unsalted stock if possible. But overall, a quick easy and delicious dinner, served with rice.

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    • on June 04, 2010

      Both liked and disliked this recipe. The tofu and bok choy came out pretty well. I found the tofu kind of bland, but my wife enjoyed it. The problem was the sauce - it's possible I used the wrong kind of fish sauce, but the fishy smell and taste was extremely overpowering. I had to double everything else in the sauce recipe and then add ginger and garlic to make it palatable. With those adjustments, it came out to a pleasant meal.

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    • on May 17, 2010

      Very tasty! I would add a little garlic next time. Also, it should be noted that that if you plan to keep any leftovers the sauce should not be poured on top (the tofu will become soggy). I skipped the fish sauce and added a little sweet chili sauce instead of sugar. Delicious!

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    Nutritional Facts for Baby Bok Choy With Mushrooms and Tofu

    Serving Size: 1 (1900 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 4

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 480.5
     
    Calories from Fat 186
    38%
    Total Fat 20.7 g
    31%
    Saturated Fat 3.1 g
    15%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 2505.0 mg
    104%
    Total Carbohydrate 55.5 g
    18%
    Dietary Fiber 19.2 g
    76%
    Sugars 25.6 g
    102%
    Protein 36.6 g
    73%

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