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Cilantro and Lime Jiangsu Braised Tofu with Mushrooms and Vegetables

Name: Cilantro and Lime Jiangsu Braised Tofu with Mushrooms and Vegetables
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jiangsu Chinese
Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm tofu (400g); 200g cremini mushrooms; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 cup snap peas; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp lime zest

A bright, fresh finish with cilantro and lime zest for a zesty kick.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix cilantro and lime zest into the sauce before adding to the tofu.
Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, add mushrooms and carrots, cook 3 minutes.
Add snap peas, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, stir well.
Pour in water and cornstarch mixture, simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Gently add tofu, cook 2 minutes to heat through.

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