Braised Enoki Mushrooms with Japanese Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the ingredients and seasonings you will need.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash and chop the scallions, and mince the ginger and garlic.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms and wash them thoroughly. Cut the red chili peppers into small pieces. I happened to have some leftover chili peppers, so I added them in as a garnish. You can omit them if you don't have any.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cut the Japanese tofu in half lengthwise from its packaging, then squeeze the tofu out of the bag. This way, it won't break and will remain intact!

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Then cut it into slightly thicker slices. I cut one Japanese tofu into eight slices.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Prepare an appropriate amount of cornstarch and coat the Japanese tofu with a thin layer of cornstarch.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat some cooking oil in a pan, then add the Japanese tofu and pan-fry over low heat until the surface is set. Set aside.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside. You can taste it with the tip of your tongue and then adjust it according to your own taste.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add chopped green onions, ginger, and minced garlic to the oil in the pan and sauté over low heat until fragrant.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Next, add the enoki mushrooms and stir-fry until softened. You can use chopsticks to stir them back and forth.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Then add red chili peppers and stir-fry for about a minute, then add the pan-fried Japanese tofu and stir-fry evenly.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Finally, pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry until the ingredients become thick and sticky. Then turn off the heat.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    A delicious and visually appealing dish of braised enoki mushrooms with Japanese tofu is ready! It's incredibly appetizing and goes perfectly with rice!