Stir-Fried Tofu And Vegetables With Oyster Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb tofu
6 green onions
4 stalks celery
1 sweet red pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine for cooking)
1 tablespoon soya sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
2 cups sliced mushrooms (, about 1/4 lb)

Preparation

Drain tofu and weigh down to press for 30 ins.
Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
set aside Cut onions and celery into 1/2 inch diagonal pieces.
Cut red pepper into 1/2 inch chunks, set veggies aside.
Stir together water, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sherry and soya sauce, set aside.
In wok or large heavy skillet.
Heat 1 tbls of the oil over high heat, stir-fry ginger for 30 secs, add tofu and cook stirring gently, for about 3 mins or until light brown.
With a slotted spoon, transfer to heated platter.
Add remaining oil to wok and heat, stir-fry mushrooms, onions,celery and red pepper for 1 min.
Return tofu to wok, stir to mix well.
Stir oyster sauce mixture.
Pour into wok and cook, stirring until liquid comes to a boil and boils for 1 minute.
Serve immediately.