Soft tofu is a familiar ingredient that can be used to prepare many delicious dishes. TasteVN suggests 3 recipes for soft tofu with shiitake mushroom sauce that are extremely tasty and simple to make. Let’s get cooking and try these vegetarian dishes right away!
1. Soft tofu with shiitake mushroom and oyster mushroom sauce
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Soft tofu with shiitake mushroom and oyster mushroom sauce Serves 4
Soft tofu 600 gr Shiitake mushrooms 10 pieces Oyster mushrooms 150 gr Spring onions 1 stalk Ginger 1 piece (small) Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Tapioca starch 1 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce a little Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ pepper)
How to choose good oyster mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms with a firm stem and a large cap, which can be gray or white (depending on the type), but should not have many tears. The tip of the mushroom should be slightly concave, and there should be thin gills under the cap.
- Preferably, choose oyster mushrooms that grow in clusters, fresh and have a characteristic mushroom smell.
- For stir-fried dishes, you should choose brown oyster mushrooms as they will be crunchier, chewier, and sweeter.
See details: How to choose good oyster mushrooms
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How to prepare soft tofu with shiitake and oyster mushroom sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
First, clean the scallions and chop them finely. Peel the ginger, wash it, and then cut it into strips.
Next, cut off the stems of the oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, then wash them clean with diluted salt water, drain, and dice.
Prepare a pot of boiling water and add 1 teaspoon of salt, then boil the tofu for 2 – 3 minutes. After boiling, cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
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Make the mushroom sauce
Place a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add chopped scallions and sauté until fragrant, then add julienned ginger.
Add the shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes, then add the oyster mushrooms and stir well. Next, add water until it just covers the mushrooms.
When the mushrooms start to boil, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, then stir well for the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in water, then gradually add the mixture until the sauce reaches the desired thickness, then stop.
Finally, add 1 teaspoon of pepper and turn off the heat.
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Completion
Arrange the soft tofu on a plate. Drizzle the mushroom sauce evenly over the tofu. Add a little chopped scallion on top for decoration.
Thus, the dish is complete and just waiting for you to enjoy!
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Final Product
The soft tofu is very fragrant and rich, the sauce is flavorful, with a delicious aroma of mushrooms. This dish is perfect when served with hot rice.
2. Soft Tofu with Shiitake Mushroom and Wood Ear Mushroom Sauce
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Soft Tofu with Shiitake Mushroom and Wood Ear Mushroom Sauce For 2 people
Soft tofu 200 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 10 pieces Dried wood ear mushrooms 3 pieces Shallots 7 bulbs Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil a little Tapioca starch 2 gr (or cornstarch)
How to choose delicious wood ear mushrooms
- Choose dried black wood ear mushrooms for safety over fresh wood ear mushrooms.
- Prefer wood ear mushrooms with large, thick caps and few small mushrooms at the base.
- The color of the mushrooms should be dark amber, slightly shiny (on the top side) and coffee with milk (on the underside).
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that look too black, as these may become mushy when soaked in water and are less crispy.
See details: How to choose delicious wood ear mushrooms
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How to prepare Soft Tofu with Shiitake Mushroom and Wood Ear Mushroom Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
First, put the shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms into a bowl, soak in warm water for about 7 – 10 minutes to let them expand, then chop finely.
Strain the soaking water to remove any sediment, then mix it with 2 grams of tapioca starch.
Peel and finely chop the shallots. For the soft tofu, cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Mushroom Sauce and Soft Tofu
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Add wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, then add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir well to absorb the seasoning.
Next, add the cornstarch mixture, cooking on low heat.
When the mixture thickens, add the tofu, stirring gently to combine the ingredients and avoid breaking the tofu.
Cover the pot and continue to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes for the tofu to cook and absorb the seasoning evenly.
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Final Product
The tofu is soft, fragrant, and retains its characteristic sweet creaminess. Combined with the thick, flavorful mushroom sauce, this dish pairs perfectly with hot rice.
3. Tofu with shiitake and oyster mushrooms
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Tofu with shiitake and oyster mushrooms For 3 people
Soft tofu 300 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 7 pieces Oyster mushrooms 100 gr (5 pieces) Spring onion 1 stalk Mint leaves A little Chilli 1 piece Tapioca starch 2 tablespoons Vegetarian oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil A little Sugar/ pepper A little
How to choose good oyster mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms that are white, with short stems and round caps. When mushrooms turn pale or show dark spots… they are often older and may not taste good or have gone bad.
- Preferably choose medium-sized mushrooms that feel firm in hand.
- In particular, you should smell the mushrooms to see if they have a distinctive aroma. If the mushrooms smell rotten or have an unusual odor, do not choose them.
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How to prepare Tofu with Shiitake and Button Mushrooms
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Preparing the ingredients
First, wash the green onion thoroughly and chop it finely.
Next, wash the button mushrooms, drain them, and cut them into small cubes.
Soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water at 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for about 7 – 10 minutes until they expand, then rinse with clean water, drain, and cut into small cubes.
Finally, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the tofu for about 1 minute.
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Making mushroom sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced shallots and sauté until fragrant, then add shiitake mushrooms and straw mushrooms.
Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Stir well and sauté the mushrooms for about 3 minutes, then add 8 tablespoons of cold water.
Dissolve 2 teaspoons of tapioca starch with 1 tablespoon of cold water, wait until the mushroom pot boils, then pour the tapioca mixture in, cook until the sauce thickens.
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Completion
Arrange the tofu on a plate. Drizzle the mushroom sauce evenly over the tofu.
Garnish with mint leaves and a few slices of chopped chili. The dish is now complete.
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Final Product
The hot, aromatic tofu dish looks very appealing.
The tofu pieces are soft, rich, perfectly blended in the chewy mushroom sauce, full of flavor.
This dish served with hot white rice is simply unbeatable.
How to choose good soft tofu
- Choose soft tofu from reputable brands, with intact packaging, and clear, complete information on the packaging.
- You need to pay attention to the production date and expiration date on the packaging, to avoid buying spoiled soft tofu.
- Preferably buy soft tofu at clean food stores or large supermarkets.
To ensure safety and hygiene, you can also make soft tofu at home.
See details: How to make smooth, delicious soft tofu at home
How to choose delicious shiitake mushrooms
- For dried shiitake mushrooms: Choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap. In particular, you need to pay attention to the aroma, which should not be musty or have any strange smells, and ensure there are no white mold spots on the mushrooms.
- For fresh shiitake mushrooms: Choose mushrooms that are of moderate size, with short stems, tightly closed caps, and a slightly yellow-brown color. Avoid choosing caps that are dark brown as they may be poisonous. Additionally, there should be a characteristic, natural aroma of the mushrooms.
See details: How to choose delicious shiitake mushrooms
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It’s really simple to make 3 dishes of soft tofu with shiitake mushroom sauce (shiitake mushrooms) that are delicious and nutritious. I hope that with the recipe shared by TasteVN, you will enrich the menu for family meals. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from 3 YouTube channels Cô Tư Hà Lan, Hà Ly Cooking, and Ngoc Duong & Family
