Title: Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
Categories: Entree Tofu Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

3	tb	Peanut or light sesame oil
5		Garlic cloves - finely chopped
1	tb	Ginger, finely grated
3	tb	Chinese black beans
3	tb	Onions, coarsely chopped
2	tb	Soy sauce
2	tb	Barley or rice malt
2	c	Water
3	tb	Kuzu, dissolved in...
1/3	c	Water
1	lb	Firm tofu, sliced
2	ts	Dark sesame oil

In a wok, heat oil until nearly smoking.

Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry rapidly over high heat for 1 minute.

Add black beans, and stir for 30 seconds. Add onions, and stir for 2-3 minutes.

Add soy sauce, sweetener, and water. Bring to a boil.

Add kuzu. Stir with a wooden spoon until it thickens and becomes clear and shiny.

Stir in tofu and dark sesame oil, and simmer 2-3 minutes. Serve on rice with blanched Chinese greens.

John Paino & Lisa Messinger, "The Tofu Book" Posted by Karen Mintzias

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