Silken Tofu with Black Bean Mushroom Sauce

Name: Silken Tofu with Black Bean Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb silken or soft tofu (see notes); 4 small dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked overnight then diced); 1.7 oz oyster mushrooms ( or other mushrooms of choice, roughly chopped or diced); 2 tbsp neutral oil; 2 green onions (chopped (white and green parts separated)); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp black bean garlic sauce (I use Lee Kum Kee’s (see notes)); 1/2-1 tsp chili powder (, I used gochugaru); 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (or more, adjust to taste); 1/2-1 tbsp rice vinegar (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp dark mushroom soy sauce (optional for colour); 1/2 cup mushroom water (from the soaked shiitake or water); 1/2 tbsp chilli oil (optional for heat); 1 tbsp room temp water; 1/2 tbsp corn starch; Green onions; Steamed rice (or cooked noodles)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Silken tofu with a rich and umami-packed black bean mushroom sauce. This is a simple meal you can prepare by cooking the sauce and then opening a back of silken tofu to pour the hearty sauce over. This is best enjoyed with a bowl of steamed rice to scoop the sauce over.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:28:05 GMT