EIGHT TREASURES

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Chinese. What else? Modified from www.chinesefooddiy.com. Servings depend on use. Note I am basing the 4 servings on 3 ounces tofu per person.

Provided by That is Dr House to

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

9 -12 ounces spicy bean curd
4 dried mushrooms
3 1/2 tablespoons carrots, diced
2 5/8 ounces wheat gluten or 2 5/8 ounces seitan, diced
1 2/3 ounces water chestnuts, fresh
2 5/8 ounces string beans, fresh diced
1 red chile
1/4 cup peanuts, to taste
1 garlic clove
1 shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons hot bean paste
1 teaspoon mirin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup mushroom liquid, scant
oil

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms to soften. Save the strained soaking liquid for the seasoning step.
  • Press the bean curd aka tofu. To do this. Wrap in cheese cloth or paper towels. Place on slant board and put a large heavy plate on top.
  • Make sure you wash and dice the following: string beans, carrot, water chestnuts and red chili.
  • Dice the Gluten and the tofu.
  • Peel the garlic and shallot and chop finely.
  • Mix together the seasoning in a bowl. Use water if you do not choose to use the mushroom soaking liquid aka mushroom water. It should be a scant 1/4 cup. That means it should not be on the 1/4 line.
  • Boil the peanuts in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Cool. Peel and set aside.
  • Heat the wok, add enough oil for deep-frying. When oil is hot, Add the peanuts and deep-fry on high heat until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Repeat with the gluten ball.
  • Parboil the carrots and string beans for 1 minute. Drain.
  • Wipe wok. Then heat adding fresh oil. When oil is hot add the garlic, shallot and hot bean paste. Then add all the other ingredients except for the peanuts. Stir-fry until they are cooked, then add the mirim and seasoning.
  • Turn off the heat, mix in the peanuts, and serve.
  • The original recipe called for 3 pieces of spicy tofu. The author did not define a piece. I took this to be a standard serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 17.7

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Easy to follow recipe with stunning results. The Eight Treasures dish had a beautiful presentation and tasted divine. My family loved it!


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