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Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry with Leeks and Ginger

Tofu with Leeks & Ginger.

It was still raining and we are warned to not go on highways if we don’t need to. I need groceries, but I found some aging leeks in the back of the fridge and thought I would make this. Hope the rain stops tomorrow. We need a break.

2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) packages extra firm tofu, drained
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 -1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • Avocado oil
  • 2-3 leeks, cleaned and sliced in 1/2 inch segmenta. Use about 1/3 as much green as white part. Or use combination of leeks and scallions. 
  • 1 1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled and finely julienned or dice
  • 10 mushrooms, sliced

Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp Light Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Chili oil
  • 1 Tbsp Dry sherry or Chinese Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 tsp Maple syrup

Garnish

  • Toasted white sesame seeds, to serve
  • Maple syrup or treacle (coconut nectar) to drizzle, if desired
  • Hot Rice, to serve

Directions

  1. Prepare the tofu. Using hands, squeeze as much liquid as possible from tofu. Add to mixing bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, five-spice powder and pepper. Using hands, crumble the tofu into roughly 1- to 1½-inch chunks. There will also be smaller pieces. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes. Prepare the stir-fry sauce by combining the light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, chile oil, and maple syrup. Heat a wok or large well-seasoned or non-stick skillet over medium high. When hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil, along with the leeks and the marinated tofu. Stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the tofu starts to brown and the leeks are soft. Add the ginger, mushrooms, and the stir-fry sauce and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to a plate, top with sesame seeds and serve with rice. Drizzle with syrup or treacle, if desired. Red onion slices could be used instead of leeks. 
  2. Enjoy.

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