{"id":"278801a8-58a9-403b-a13f-11bb58b6d4c2","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/278801a8-58a9-403b-a13f-11bb58b6d4c2","source_url":"https://thefoodietakesflight.com/wprm_print/braised-mushrooms-tofu-with-soy-ginger-garlic-sauce","title":"Braised Mushrooms & Tofu with Soy Ginger & Garlic Sauce","ingredients":[{"text":"17.5 oz fresh mushrooms of choice I used a mix of shiitake, king oyster, and seafood/shimeji mushrooms","item":"fresh mushrooms of choice I used a mix of shiitake, king oyster, and seafood/shimeji mushrooms","quantity":17.5,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Neutral oil , I used avocado oil","item":"Neutral oil , I used avocado oil"},{"text":"Pinch salt","item":"salt","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 tbsp sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic , lightly crushed and peeled","item":"garlic , lightly crushed and peeled","quantity":4,"unit":"clove"},{"text":"10 thin slices ginger , peeled","item":"thin slices ginger","quantity":10,"preparation":"peeled"},{"text":"2 scallions , white and green parts separated","item":"scallions , white and green parts separated","quantity":2},{"text":"1 small carrot , peeled and thinly sliced at a bias/diagonal","item":"small carrot","quantity":1,"preparation":"peeled and thinly sliced at a bias/diagonal"},{"text":"2 tbsp soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1-2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce","item":"vegetarian oyster sauce","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder","item":"Chinese 5 spice powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 lb fried tofu (1 pack) see notes","item":"fried tofu (1 pack) see notes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 cups vegetable broth see notes","item":"vegetable broth see notes","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1.5 tbsp corn starch","item":"corn starch","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp room temperature water","item":"room temperature water","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Scallions for garnish","item":"Scallions for garnish"},{"text":"Steamed rice for serving","item":"Steamed rice for serving"},{"text":"Chili oil","item":"Chili oil"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Slice the mushrooms. For the king oyster mushrooms, I shaved the bottom ends of these since they can be tough and chewy. I sliced them lengthwise in half then sliced 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) half rounds.For the shiitake mushrooms I simply sliced these into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces and I trimmed the stems before split these into half. I simple cut the seafood mushrooms into 2” long pieces. You can watch the video or see the step-by-step photos for a better idea."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat a large skillet or wok with oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms. Add a pinch of salt to the mushrooms."},{"number":3,"text":"Leave the mushrooms untouched to release all the water/moisture. Once you get a nice browning, move the mushrooms around to cook the remaining sides."},{"number":4,"text":"Once there are no signs of moisture and the mushrooms have a nice brown sear, move the mushrooms to the side of the wok/skillet."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the sesame oil. Add the garlic and thinly sliced ginger. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and the garlic has some browning."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the scallions and carrot."},{"number":7,"text":"Add the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and Chinese 5 spice powder. Add the fried tofu then mix well."},{"number":8,"text":"Add the vegetable broth. Cover the wok/skillet and allow the broth to come to a bowl. Once it boils, lower the heat. Leave this to cook at a gentle simmer for 4-5 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the flavors of the sauce."},{"number":9,"text":"Meanwhile, mix together the corn starch and room temperature water in a small bowl."},{"number":10,"text":"Remove the lid from the wok/skillet. Over low heat, pour the slurry and then carefully mix the sauce. It’ll start to thicken from the cornstarch. Taste the sauce and season this with more soy sauce/veg oyster sauce for extra flavor, or sugar for extra sweetness."},{"number":11,"text":"Serve while hot with steamed rice and garnish with scallions. You can also finish this with some chili oil for extra heat."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:02:31.112703+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:02:31.112703+00:00"}