Title: Fanchie-Dofu
Categories: Vegetarian Japanese
Yield: 4 Servings

24	oz	Tofu
5	tb	Oil
1	ts	Salt
2		Tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1		Garlic clove, minced
1	ts	Sake
3	tb	Water
1/2		Leek or onion, diced
1	tb	Cornstarch dissolved in 3 tb - water
1	c	Green peas, parboiled

Cut tofu lengthwise into half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces. In a small pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Drop in the tofu & return to a boil. Then quickly empty the tofu into a colander to drain.

Heat a wok & coat with 4 tb oil & the salt. Add tomatoes & saute till soft. Add tofu, garlic & sake. Saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add water & leek. Reduce heat & simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in dissolved cornstarch & remaining oil. Simmer for 1 more minute until thick. Add peas just before serving.

Shurtleff & Aoyagi, "The Book of Tofu"

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