Homestyle Tofu (Vegan)

Ingredients

• Tofu: 1 block
• Wood ear mushrooms: about 10 pieces
• Green chilis (e.g., Hangzhou chilis): 3
• Green onion: half a stalk
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Light soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Dark soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients
   • Soak the wood ear mushrooms in a bowl of cold water for about 40 minutes, then tear them into small pieces.
   • Mix the cornstarch with 50 ml of water until dissolved.
   • Cut the tofu into cubes.
   • Cut the chilis into segments, the green onion into small pieces, and slice the garlic.
2. Pan-Fry the Tofu:
   • Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-low heat to about 150°C (300°F). Pan-fry the tofu on both sides until lightly golden, then set aside.
3. Stir-Fry:
   • Reheat the pan, adding 2 tablespoons of oil. Heat to around 200°C (400°F), then add the green onion and garlic, stir-frying until fragrant.
   • Add the soaked wood ear mushrooms and chilis, stir-frying for about 2-3 minutes until evenly mixed.
   • Add the pan-fried tofu and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Seasoning and Sauce:
   • Add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and a little salt to taste (you can taste it and adjust if necessary).
   • Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens. Serve.