A recipe for you to try

So here is a recipe for you to try of one of my favourite foods from over here and one that I cooked tonight!

MABU TOFU

INGREDIENTS

Pound soft tofu, rinsed

Medium-size (about 1/3 oz., 3/4 cup)Shitake mushrooms (normal ones will do)

6 to 8 green onions, ends trimmed

1 Aubergine

2/4 pound ground turkey, ground lean beef, ground lean pork or quorn mince

Teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Teaspoon pepper

Tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons of Chilli powder

Cup reduced-sodium or regular soy sauce

Cup of cooking sake (optional)

4 teaspoons cornstarch blended with 1 tablespoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut tofu into 1/2-inch chunks and drain on towels.

In a small bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over mushrooms; let stand until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Lift out mushrooms; discard stems. Thinly slice caps; return to water.
Thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.

Top and tail the aubergine. Half the Aubergine, lengthwise, and the slice into 2 inch pieces.

Crumble meat/quorn mince into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Add white part of onions; stir often until meat is browned. Add the Aubergine and cook for about 5 minutes. Add ginger, sugar, soy, sake, mushrooms with their water, and cornstarch mixture. Add chilli.

Stir until boiling; add tofu, simmer until hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture onto rice and top with green part of onions. Serves 4-6.

If you like the Tofu with the "skin" (like me), then I recommend adding just after the meat/quorn mince.

ENJOY FOLKS!