Recipe: Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
Recipe By : Eileen Kupstas
Serving Size : 3

2 tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic -- minced
2 pieces ginger -- (quarter-sized) minced
1 teaspoon fermented black beans -- rinsed in water to
remove some of the salt then coarsely
chopped.
3 green onions (green and white parts) -- chopped
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
1 cup vegetable stock or water
2 blocks firm fried tofu -- in 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon sesame oil

This recipe comes from Eileen Kupstas who says that this is the dish for people who want to hide tofu in their dishes. This recipe calls for deep fried tofu which you can make yourself or buy from an oriental store. The black bean sauce and fermented black beans can also be found at most oriental stores.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add the ginger and garlic; saute for about 20 seconds until the aroma "explodes". Add the black beans and the green onion and saute for about 10 seconds. Stir in the black bean paste and vegetable stock; mix well. Add the tofu cubes. Turn the heat down to maintain a strong simmer; cover and let cook about 20 minutes. Add the sesame oil and give a brief stir. Serve over rice. Sanjiv Singh