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title: Jia Chang Doufu (Home-Style Braised Tofu)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/home-style-braised-tofu
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Gather @firm tofu{450%g}, @shiitake mushroom{150%g}, @vegetable stock{150%ml} and @vegetable oil{3%tbsp}.

Press the tofu slabs between paper towels for 10 minutes to push out excess water. ~{10%minutes}

Heat half the oil in a wok over medium-high and fry the tofu slabs until golden and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. ~{8%minutes}

Add the remaining oil, then the mushroom and @bell pepper{1}, and stir-fry 3 minutes until softened. ~{3%minutes}

Push the vegetables aside, add the @garlic{4%clove} and @ginger{10%g} to the cleared space, and stir 20 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in the @hoisin sauce{2%tbsp}, @soy sauce{2%tbsp} and stock and bring to a simmer.

Slide the tofu back in, spoon the sauce over, and simmer gently 3 minutes so the slabs soak up flavor without breaking apart. ~{3%minutes}

Stir in the @cornstarch{1%tsp} slurry and toss gently until the sauce thickens and clings. Scatter with @spring onion{2%stalk} and serve over rice.