Ginger-sesame Tofu With Asparagus And Shiitakes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained, pressed dry and cubed
• 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb shiitake mushroom, stemmed and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 combine tamari, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in mixing bowl, and stir until well blended. set aside.
• 2 heat 1 tbs. canola oil in large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. add tofu, and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• 3 remove tofu from pan; set aside.
• 4 heat remaining 1 tbs. canola oil in same pan. add asparagus and shiitakes, and stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes.
• 5 add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• 6 add reserved tofu and sauce; toss well and heat through. garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.