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Tofu with Oyster Sauce

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

2	tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8	ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2	cup water
2	tablespoons oyster sauce
4	teaspoons dry sherry
4	teaspoons soy sauce
1	tablespoon cornstarch
4	ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
6	green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3	stalks celery, diagonally cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1	red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares

PREPARATION:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Add tofu and stir-fry until light brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Combine water, oyster sauce, sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in wok over high heat. Add mushrooms, green onions, celery and bell pepper; stir-fry 1 minute. Return tofu to wok; toss lightly to combine. Stir oyster sauce mixture and add to wok. Cook and stir until liquid comes to a boil; cook 1 minute more.

This recipe appears in: Chinese

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