Crispy Tofu with Chicken Shimeji Mushroom in Miso Sauce

Crispy Tofu with Chicken Shimeji Mushroom in Miso Sauce

Posted 2014-03-26 by HappyManfollow
This tofu recipe creates subtle crisp tofu in a tangy miso sauce.



Tofu is a very nutritious food which is made from soybean. It is high in protein, iron, calcium and magnesium, but is low in calories. It is a common and popular ingredient in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisine. There are varieties of tofu. Soft tofu (like silken) is usually best for making dessert, soup or steamed dishes. Hard/firm tofu is best for pan-frying or deep-frying. Some are even extra firm, so make sure to select correct type before making a nice tofu dish.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Makes: 4-8 servings



Ingredients
550g fresh tofu brick (hard one, not silken)
150g chicken fillets
100g shimeji mushroom, root trimmed
1 tsp chicken powder
1 tbsp seafood soy sauce
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp corn starch
1/4 tsp sesame oil
3 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp Japanese miso paste
1 tsp raw sugar
1 tsp ginger ground
half cup water

Method

  • Chop chicken fillets into strips, marinated them with 1 tsp chicken power, 1 tbsp seafood soy sauce, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp corn starch and 1/4 tsp sesame oil. Set aside or refrigerate for 15 minutes.



  • Chop the fresh tofu brick into 18 equal 1cm thick squares carefully. It is still easily breakable, though it is called hard tofu.



  • Heat a big non-stick frypan over medium-low heat, evenly distribute 2 tsp olive oil on the pan.

  • Wipe to dry a tofu square, place it to pan gently and carefully, one by one, from edge to centre of the pan.




  • Fry one side for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Carefully flip to another side with a soft spatula and a spoon/chopsticks



  • Fry the other side for 5 minutes or until golden brown.



  • Transfer to a big serving plate.



  • Heat 1 tsp olive oil on a frypan over medium heat, add in marinated chicken strips, stir fry until brown.

  • Add in shimeji mushroom, give a quick stir fry to combine.



  • Add in 1 tbsp miso paste (or 1 small packet of miso soup paste), 1/2 tsp raw sugar, 1 tsp ginger ground and half cup water, stir gently to mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes, bring to boil.



  • Spoon the cooked chicken strips and mushroom on top of fried tofu pieces.



  • Finally, pour in cooked sauce from top to allow it flowing into the bottom. Fried tofu pieces are then soaked in miso sauce.



  • Best served with steamed rice and Asian greens, or as a starter. If you like some spicy flavour, add a small plate of chilli sauce on the side.



  • Categories
    #asian
    #chinese
    #fusion
    #tofu
    #dinner
    #lunch
    #starter
    #healthy
    #chicken
    #mushrooms


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