I think I really impressed both my dad and I when I randomly came up with this today(Mabu tofu is traditionally made with pork, but tvp makes a great replacement), and it turned out to be a success. Yumyumyum. My mom's gone so I've had the duty of cooking for dad who not so conveniently, only eats Chinese food.p.s. Don't order this at P.F. Chang's. Its a posh Chinese chain in the States, but this dish on their menu is a failure. Inauthentic, too heavy, fried tofu that's overbearing in oyster sauce when its supposed to be light, flavorful and spicy. And cheaper to make than 7 bucks.
You need:
(for 2 ppl)
(for 2 ppl)
1 large head of Broccoli
1 Firm tofu (cut into about 1cmx1cm squares)
TVP
chopped or pressed clove of garlic
shaved or shredded ginger
sesame oil
chinese vinegar, or apple vinegar even works
soy sauce
chinese spicy condiment la-jiao, AND/or chili flakes
green onions
steamed rice (separately)
optional - bok choy
optional - sesame seeds
1. Fry onion, garlic, ginger in sesame oil for a few minutes on med heat. Throw in the chopped broccoli, green onions, bok choy and 1/8 cup of water. Cover and let steam for a few minutes.
2. Throw in tofu and TVP, stir. Then put in your sauces- vinegar, soy sauce, spicy stuff and continue to stir on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Or until the broccoli is looking soft.
3. Cover and let it cook for about 15 more minutes on low heat. We really want to let the tvp and tofu absorb all the spicy juices.
4. Taste. If not spicy enough add more. If not salty enough add more soy sauce, etc.
5. Top with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice.
Piece of cake, huh?
2 comments:
is this mabudofu as good as caj cafeteria mabudofu?
that's true. maybe not, since they've been doing it for 20+yrs! i was looking at old caj menus and it made me so hungry... taco days were great...chirashisushi days....curry....mmm.
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