Name: PEPPERY TOFU WITH CHINESE 5-SPICE POWDER AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 TB Earth Balance; 1/2 TB grated or finely minced ginger; 1/2 TB grated or finely minced garlic; 4 scallions, chopped; 6 TB sherry, divided; 4 shallots, halved and sliced; 1/2 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder; 2 TB prepared Chinese black bean garlic sauce; 2 cups prepared or homemade vegetable broth; 1 TB cornstarch, dissolved in 2-3 TB cold water; 1 TB canola or vegetable oil; 1 block firm tofu, sliced into slabs then halved to make 8 squares or 16 triangles (no need to press); fresh cracked black pepper; 1-2 shallots, halved and sliced; 2-3 scallions, chopped; shiitake or bella mushrooms, sliced or left whole; kale, broccoli or collard greens; soba noodles or rice