Spicy Tofu with Golden Needle Mushroom

This recipe is inspired from “Ma Po” Tofu but with a slight variant. Enokitake is also known as golden needle mushroom.

Preparation: 10 mins, Cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients (serves 2-3)
° 1 pack silken tofu (300g), cut into cubes
° 100g golden needle mushroom, trimmed and cut into small section
° 1 slice vegetarian ham, diced
° 1/2 fresh red chilli, seeded and chopped
° 1 clove garlic or 1 thin slice ginger, chopped
° 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
° a small handful spring onion or fresh coriander leaves

Sauce
° 1 tablespoon soy bean paste with chilli
° 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
° 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
° ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
° ½ teaspoon corn starch
° 3 tablespoons water

Method
1. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok. Add the garlic or ginger and fry till golden brown. Add the mushroom, tofu and stir-fry briskly. Stir in the sauce mixture, spring onion or coriander leaves, chilli and simmer until the sauce is thickened.
3. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with rice.