Recipe: Mushrooms and Tofu in Wine (using white wine)

MUSHROOMS AND TOFU IN WINE

1 tbsp safflower oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup tamari
1/2 tsp grated ginger
2 tsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cakes tofu, grated
hot cooked noodles (to serve)
crushed almonds (for garnish)

Heat safflower in a wok. When hot add garlic and onion and saute over moderately low heat till the onion is translucent.

Add mushrooms, bell pepper, wine, tamari, ginger and sesame oil. Mix. Reduce heat, cover and simmer till mushrooms are tender but not overdone.

Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water and stir into skillet. Stir in tofu, cover and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Serve over noodles garnished with almonds.

Servings: 4
Source: Vegetariana by Nava Atlas