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Sesame and Scallion Jiangsu Braised Tofu with Mushrooms and Vegetables

Name: Sesame and Scallion 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; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp chopped scallions

A nutty sesame finish with a crisp scallion garnish for extra flavor.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tofu and mix in scallions before serving.
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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