Recipe Braised Tofu (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
• cooking spray
• 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
• 3 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 1/2 cups snow peas, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon oyster flavored sauce
• 1 cup water

Preparing/Cooking:

• Slice tofu block into 3 long slabs lengthwise.
• Wrap each slab in paper towels, and press to squeeze out excess water.
• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and then add 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add the tofu slabs to the skillet.
• Fry for about 5 minutes on each side, or until delicately browned.
• Remove tofu from skillet, and slice into cubes.
• Add the remaining teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet, and stir fry the water chestnuts, mushrooms and snow peas.
• Mix together water and oyster sauce, and add to the skillet along with the tofu.
• Cover, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

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