Fanchie-dofu
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 24 oz Tofu 3 tb Water
- 5 tb Oil 1/2 Leek or onion diced
- 1 ts Salt 1 tb Cornstarch dissolved in 3 tb
- 2 Tomatoes cut into 8 wedges -- water
- 1 Garlic clove minced 1 c Green peas parboiled
- 1 ts Sake
Instructions:
Cut tofu lengthwise into half then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces. In a small pot bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Drop in the tofu & return to a boil. Then quickly empty the tofu into a colander to drain. Heat a wok & coat with 4 tb oil & the salt. Add tomatoes & saute till soft. Add tofu garlic & sake. Saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add water & leek. Reduce heat & simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in dissolved cornstarch & remaining oil. Simmer for 1 more minute until thick. Add peas just before serving. Shurtleff & Aoyagi The Book of Tofu



