Simple Steamed Tofu with Mushrooms Recipe for a Light Meal

Prepare the tofu and straw mushrooms

For the straw mushrooms, use a knife to cut off the base, then cut the mushrooms in half and soak them in diluted saltwater for about 5 minutes. Next, rinse the straw mushrooms 2 – 3 times with water and then drain.

Rinse the soft tofu briefly with water to clean it, then use a knife to cut it into square pieces, about 1 – 2 finger widths thick.

Stir-fried straw mushrooms

Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan and turn on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add finely chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant.

Next, add the straw mushrooms and stir-fry briefly, seasoning with 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.

Stir well for about 5 minutes to allow the straw mushrooms to absorb the flavors, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the heat.

Make steamed tofu with mushrooms

Place the cut soft tofu on a plate and steam for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, open the steamer lid, pour all the straw mushroom sauce over the tofu, and continue steaming for another 2 minutes before removing it.

Then, add chopped chili and green onions on top and enjoy.

Finished Product

With just a few simple steps, we have completed the dish of steamed tofu with mushrooms that can be enjoyed in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian styles.

Steamed tofu with mushrooms has an incredibly attractive aroma, with soft and creamy tofu combined with a flavorful mushroom sauce. Eating it with a bowl of hot rice makes it even better.

Prepare the ingredients

Rinse the tofu briefly and let it drain. Next, use a knife to cut the tofu into square cubes.

After buying, cut off the stems of the chicken leg mushrooms, soak them in diluted salty water for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.

Peel the shallots and carrots, then wash them clean.

After that, chop the chicken leg mushrooms, shallots, and carrots into small dice.

Sauté the filling

Heat a pan on the stove, sauté some oil with 1 tablespoon of shallots.

Next, add 1/2 chopped carrot and 1 chopped chicken leg mushroom to the pan, season with 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning and stir well to cook the filling.

Finally, add 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour to the pan and stir until the filling mixture binds together.

Mushroom stuffed tofu rolls

You place each piece of tofu that has just been cut on the cutting board, add the stir-fried filling on top, and then add another piece of tofu over the filling.

Then, you use chive flowers blanched in boiling water to tie them up.

You repeat this until all the tofu is used.

Steaming tofu

You place the mushroom stuffed tofu rolls in the steamer and steam them on low heat for about 5 minutes.

Making the Sauce

You heat a pan on the stove, sauté a bit of cooking oil with shallots.

Next, you add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water into the pan in order.

Then, you add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame, and stir well to dissolve all the seasonings. You simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.

Final Product

You take the steamed tofu with mushrooms out onto a plate and drizzle roasted sesame sauce over it, and the dish is complete.

The steamed tofu with mushrooms is appealing and delicious with a silky smooth layer of tofu, the chewy mushroom filling harmonizing with the fragrant, flavorful sauce. You can serve the steamed tofu with mushrooms alongside hot rice to make the meal more satisfying!