The vegetarian recipe for Clay Pot Tofu:

servings – 6

Ingredients

  • 3 blocks firm tofu (cut into cubes)
  • 8 button mushrooms
  • 3 shiitake mushrooms (soak in water until soft, remove the stems and cut in half)
  • 1/2 carrot (slice)
  • 1 small portion ginger (slice)
  • 1 stalk coriander leaves (cut into sections)
  • 1 tsp tapioca starch (mix with some water)
  • 2 cups water

Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vegetarian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper powder

Method

  1. Pan-fry tofu cubes until fragrant and place in a clay pot.
  2. Saute shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, carrot and ginger until fragrant; dish out and add them to the pot.
  3. Add water and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, sugar and vegetarian seasoning; stir evenly and briefly simmer.
  5. Add tapioca paste, white pepper powder and sesame oil; bring to a boil.
  6. Turn off the heat, top with coriander leaves and serve.