BABY BOK CHOY WITH MUSHROOMS AND TOFU

Steps:

• On paper towels, pat tofu dry on all sides.
• Cut tofu crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• On small plate, place cornstarch.
• Heat nonstick wok or large skillet over medium heat until hot.
• Add 2 tbls. oil and swirl to coat pan.
• One at a time, dip tofu slices into cornstarch to coat cut surfaces and place in wok.
• Fry until well browned on one side--about 5 minutes.
• Turn tofu slices and fry other sides until well browned.
• Transfer tofu to center of large serving platter; cover with foil and keep warm.
• Add broth and gingerroot to wok and heat to boiling.
• Add bok choy, cover and cook until tender and most of broth evaporates-about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare Sauce (see below).
• With slotted spoon or pancake turner, remove bok choy and place, cut sides down, around rim of platter with tofu; cover and keep warm.
• Discard ginger slices and any remaining broth.
• Reheat wok over high heat until hot.
• Add remaining 1 tbls. oil and the mushrooms.
• Stir-fry mushrooms until softened-about 5 minutes.
• Restir Sauce and pour over mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Transfer mushrooms from Sauce and place over tofu.
• Pour Sauce over all.
• Garnish with green onion, if desired.
• Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tbls.soy sauce, 2 tsp.cornstarch, 2 tsp.sugar, and 2 tsp.Oriental sesame oil.