CHINESE STYLE SAUTEED FIRM TOFU

24 oz firm tofu
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 small onion, thinly sliced
6 medium mushrooms, sliced
1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks
2 medium green bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sake or white wine
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp water
1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water

Cut tofu crosswise into pieces the shape of French-fried potatoes.

Heat a wok, coat with oil and sprinkle on the salt. Add onion, then the mushrooms, stir frying each over high heat for about 30 seconds.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrot, green pepper, and tofu in that order, sauteeing each for about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low; add sake, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and water. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in dissolved cornstarch; simmer for another 30 seconds.