By "Real Chinese Food," I do not mean food that is real Chinese. I mean food that tastes like the food I expect Jimmy's Chinese Food Carry-out down the street would sell if it was ever open (and not a front for something criminal.) Tonight I made a version of the Joy of Cooking's "Broccoli Stir Fry" that tastes a little salty, a little sweet, and kinda greasy: exactly like good ol' American Chinese food. Granted, it contains no MSG and nothing was deep-fried, but I think that's for the better. I bet this recipe would taste excellent with bok choi substituted for broccoli, as well.
Stir together in a mug: 2T water, 2T cornstarch
Stir together in another mug: 1/3c wine (I used white, red would prob. taste better), 3T soy sauce, 2T brown sugar
Heat 3T vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over high heat
Add ~1T minced ginger and 4 large garlic cloves, sliced. Stir for a moment, then
Add 1 big crown (1 head) broccoli (cut into medium-sized florets) and 4 sliced mushrooms
Add a generous sprinkling of red chili flakes (or a real pepper)
Cook until the broccoli is somewhat softened but still crunchy on the inside
Pour wine mixture into the pan, stir in 1/2 pkg (~7oz) cubed firm tofu
Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 30 seconds
Stir in the cornstarch mixture
Cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens, 1-2min
Top with sunflower seeds. Nom over rice.
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2 comments:
That looks really good!
ha! you should try to buy cookies at the "it's all good bakery" in my neighborhood. talk about a front for something :)
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