Tofu Steak

Ingredients

1firm tofu, sliced into 1/2 inch slices

handful of mushrooms (I used shiitake and bunashimeji)

1 cup dashi broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

couple pinches of dried chilies

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon sugar

flour for dusting tofu

cooking oil

Direction

1. Lightly dust tofu slices with flour.  

2. Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil to a large nonstick pan over medium high heat.  Brown tofu slices.

3. Pan fry the tofu slices until each side is crispy and brown.  

4. In a small sauce pan, add sauce soy, dashI broth, mushrooms, sugar, and chili peppers.  Cook over medium heat for 5 mintues.

5. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the sauce in step #4 with a tablespoon of cornstarch.  Mix well and add to the the sauce.  Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

6. Pour the sauce over the tofu slices.  Garnish with chopped green onions.