Mongolian Inspired Lions Mane Mushroom and Tofu Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 226g (1/2 Lb) Lions Mane Mushroom (or substitute with another mushroom). Cut into steak-tip size pieces and marinated. (See this video for marination: https://youtu.be/oaARq5qw3jk?si=SHOr3p-99iz9APFE)
- 150g Extra firm tofu, hand-torn into chunks
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch (divided 2:1)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp slivered ginger
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- A handful of chilies or sweet bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bunch Broccolini or Tender stem broccoli
- A handful of green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Coat Mushroom and Tofu:
- In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the mushroom and tofu tips with 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Shake to ensure an even coat
Sear the Mushroom and Tofu:
- Over high heat, warm the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok
- Lay the tofu & mushroom in a single layer in the pan
- Season with salt and pepper, keeping in mind the sauce's saltiness
- Brown each side for 3-4 minutes
- If necessary, cook in batches
- Transfer the browned mushrooms and tofu to a plate
Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics:
- To the same pan, add broccoli, chilies, garlic, and ginger
- Sauté for 30 seconds
Create the Sauce:
- Introduce the soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and brown sugar to the pan
- Let it simmer
Thicken the Sauce:
- Dissolve 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch in 1 tbsp of cold water
- Incorporate this mixture into the sauce and bring it to a boil
- Allow it to thicken for 30-60 seconds
Combine and Serve:
- Return the mushroom and tofu to the pan, add green onions
- Toss everything in the sauce
- Serve over rice if preferred
Video Description
This is a perfect date night dish. Enjoy the plant based version of a certain PF Chang's Mongolian Beef but better with brain boosting Lions mane mushrooms and hand torn tofu. Much better than eating out. The added medicinal qualities of the Lions mane mushrooms is a bonus. Referenced: THE JUICIEST STEAK (and TIPS) EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW HOW TO MAKE https://youtu.be/oaARq5qw3jk?si=LA_ry5qdmVWjfRTm
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Mongolian Inspired Lions Mane Steak Tip & Tofu, Veg Stir Fry
Ingredients:
226g (1/2 Lb) Lions Mane Mushroom (or substitute with another mushroom). Cut into steak-tip size pieces and marinated. See this video for marination. https://youtu.be/oaARq5qw3jk?si=SHOr3p-99iz9APFE
150g Extra firm tofu, hand-torn into chunks.
3 Tablespoons cornstarch (divided 2:1).
3 tbsp vegetable oil.
1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic.
1 tsp slivered ginger.
1 tsp toasted sesame oil.
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce.
1/3 cup water.
1/4 cup dark brown sugar.
A handful of chilies or sweet bell pepper, sliced into 1-inch pieces.
1 bunch Broccolini or Tender stem broccoli.
A handful of green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Salt and pepper (to taste).
Instructions:
In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the mushroom and tofu tips with 2 tbsp cornstarch. Shake to ensure an even coat.
Over high heat, warm the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok.
Lay the tofu & mushroom in a single layer in the pan. Season with salt and pepper, keeping in mind the sauce's saltiness. Brown each side for 3-4 minutes. If necessary, cook in batches.
Transfer the browned mushrooms and tofu to a plate.
To the same pan, add broccoli, chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds. Introduce the soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and brown sugar, and let it simmer.
Dissolve 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch in 1 tbsp of cold water. Incorporate this mixture into the sauce and bring it to a boil. Allow it to thicken for 30-60 seconds.
Return the mushroom and tofu to the pan, add green onions, and toss everything in the sauce. Serve over rice if preferred.