Tofu and Mushrooms in a Sweet Soy Sauce

Name: Tofu and Mushrooms in a Sweet Soy Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu (see notes); 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms; 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil; 1/2 small white onion (sliced); 2 scallions (halved then sliced into 2” thick pieces (white and green parts separated)); 1 small red bell pepper (sliced); 1 green or red chili (optional for heat); 1 tsp minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp dark mushroom soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 3 tbsp brown sugar (adjust according to desired sweetness); 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1-2 tsp chili oil; Dash white pepper; 1 tbsp corn starch; 2 tbsp room temperature water; Steamed rice; Sesame seeds (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This is a very simple yet hearty tofu and mushroom recipe. The tofu and mushrooms are cooked down in a sweet soy sauce with scallions, chiles, garlic, and ginger. You only need a few key ingredients to make this dish and enjoy with steamed rice or noodles for a really satisfying meal.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:13:10 GMT