Summary: Click here to view the embedded video. Braised Tofu with Mushrooms Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes A tasty way to serve up tofu! 3/4 pound tofu 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp minced gingerroot or ground ginger 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 cup mushrooms of choice 1 1/2 vegetable broth 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional) 2 scallions, coarsely chopped (optional) Press the tofu between paper towels to remove most of the liquid. Cut it into cubes and place in a flat dish with sides. In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, vinegar and soy sauce. Pour marinade over tofu and toss to coat. Marinate for an about an hour. Spoon tofu and marinade into a large skillet and add veggie broth and mushrooms. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, until tofu is cooked through and broth is reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Add sesame oil and sprinkle with scallions if desired. Notes Serve over rice and use the broth to season the rice. This is good with or without the sesame oil and scallions. Use any type of mushrooms that you like: shitake, button, baby bella, etc… and cut up to any size you like.
