Vegetarian Tofu Chow Mein
Ingredients
1/4 C. water
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 C. celery, thinly sliced
2 C. bean sprouts (soy or mung)
1 C. tofu, cubed
1/2 C. Chinese peas or sweet peas
1 C. chestnuts, thinly sliced, or bamboo shoots or banana heart
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 1/4 Tbsp. arrowroot, made into paste
Cooking Instructions
Combine first 3 ingredients in a skillet. Add next 3 ingredients and cook about 15 minutes with a tight lid. Add next 2 ingredients the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain liquid from vegetables to measure 1 1/4 cups (if necessary, add tap water). Mix with next 2 ingredients, heat and gradually add arrowroot paste. Stir until thickened, pour over vegetables and serve with steaming, fluffy brown rice. Yields: 6 servings.
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