Chinese Sautéed Firm Tofu

Ingredients

 * 24 oz firm tofu
 * 2 tbsp oil
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 small onion, thinly sliced
 * 6 medium mushrooms, sliced
 * 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks
 * 2 medium green bell peppers, thinly sliced
 * 1 tbsp sake or white wine
 * 1½ tbsp soy sauce
 * 1 tsp grated ginger
 * 1 tbsp sugar
 * 1 tbsp water
 * 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water

Directions

 * 1) Cut tofu crosswise into pieces the shape of French-fried potatoes.
 * 2) Heat a wok, coat with oil and 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 and tofu in that order, sautéing each for about 1 minute.
 * 6) Reduce heat to low and add sake, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and water.
 * 7) Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
 * 8) Stir in dissolved cornstarch and simmer 30 seconds for another 30 seconds.