Ingredients
1 the musts:
3 cl garlic pressed or chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger smashed/chopped
1 salt to tast
1 soy sauce to taste
2 celery stalks
1 onion
1/2 cup water
1 the variables:
1 tofu
1 green pepper
1 carrots
1 mushrooms
1 bok choy
1 napa cabbage
1 bean sprouts
1 water chestnuts
1 jicama
1 snow peas
1 cauliflower
1 broccoli
1 zucchini
1 green beans
Directions
Note: This recipe is endlessly adaptable. There are a few fixed
ingredients and some that may vary with seasonal changes and different
tastes. Where amounts are given they are for 6 servings.
SAUTE garlic, ginger and salt, then celery and onoins. COOK over
medium heat for 5 minutes ADD the longer-cooking vegetables one at a
time SAUTE and stir each for a few minutes before adding the next ADD
tofu after green pepper, carrots and mushrooms. ADD generous dashes
of soy sauce over tofu ALLOW tofu to saute 5-6 minutes, then add
cabbage COVER the pan and steam for 10 minutes ADD bean sprouts, if
desired SPRINKLE with sesame seeds SERVE immediately over hot brown
rice
**Natures Pantry Cookbook**
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Asian; Chinese; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Chinese Vegetables & Tofu recipe.
