Buddhas Delight
From thenewagecook 14 years ago
- 30 minutes to make
- Serves 10
This dish is traditionally enjoyed by vegetarian Buddhist monks, but it has also grown in popularity around the world as a common vegetarian dish option in Chinese restaurants.
Ingredients
- (8oz.) of bamboo shoots (drained if using canned) shopping list
- (16oz.) of mushrooms (bella or straw) drained if using canned shopping list
- 2 carrots (peeled and ½ inch sliced) or cut lengthwise into thin strips shopping list
- (2 - 3oz.) of cellophane noodles (optional) egg noodles (optional) shopping list
- 1 cup of Chinese cabbage (napa, bok choy) or green cabbage (shredded) shopping list
- (4 oz.) of snow peas or 1 small box if using frozen shopping list
- 1 (16oz.) firm or extra form tofu block (pressed, drained, 1” cubed) shopping list
- 1 small can of water chestnuts (drained) shopping list
- (16oz.) of bean sprouts (drained if using canned) shopping list
- 1 (16oz.) can of baby corn (each cut in half) shopping list
- 2 Tblsp of peanut (for frying) shopping list
- FOR THE SAUCE: shopping list
- ½ cup of vegetable broth shopping list
- 2 Tblsp of chinese cooking rice vinegar shopping list
- 2 Tblsp of soy sauce shopping list
- 2 Tblsp of mirin shopping list
- 2 garlic cloves (minced or paste) shopping list
- ½ inch piece of ginger (minced or paste) shopping list
- 1 tsp of sesame oil shopping list
- 1 tsp of sugar (white or brown) shopping list
How to make it
- Mix well the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat and add the 2 Tblsp of oil to
- the heated wok.
- When the oil is hot, add the tofu and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- Then add all the vegetables and stir-fry for about 2 more minutes.
- Add the sauce mix and bring to a boil.
- Cover and turn down the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust flavor according to your own taste as desired.
- Serve hot with steamed white or brown rice or by itself.
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