Chinese Sautéed Firm Tofu

Description
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Ingredients

 * 24 	oz  	Firm tofu
 * 2 	tbsp 	Oil
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Salt
 * 1 	small 	Onion, thinly sliced
 * 6 	med 	Mushrooms, sliced
 * 1 	small 	Carrot, cut into matchsticks
 * 2 	med 	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
 * -- tb water

Directions
1 	Cut tofu crosswise into pieces the shape of french-fried potatoes.

2 	Heat a wok, coat with oil & sprinkle on the salt.

3 	Add onion, then the mushrooms, stir frying each over high heat for about 30 seconds.

4 	Reduce heat to medium-low.

5 	Add carrot, green pepper & tofu in that order, sauteeing each for about 1 minute.

6 	Reduce heat to low & add sake, soy sauce, ginger, sugar & water.

7 	Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

8 	Stir in dissolved cornstarch & simmer 30 seconds for another 30 seconds.