Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing

== Ingredients ==
* 2 x 1-lb blocks tofu, soft, silken or firm
* 1 tsp chopped garlic
* 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
* 2 tsp canola oil
* 1 tsp sesame oil
* 8 oz fresh shiitakes, finely chopped in food processor
* 2 scallions, chopped
* 1 tbsp sherry
* 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
* ½ tsp salt, or to taste
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* pinch crushed red peppers or dash hot sauce
== Directions ==
# If using silken tofu, drain for 2 to 3 hours by weighting it down with plate.
# Cut each piece tofu in half vertically to form 4 smaller blocks.
# Using a melon baller or soup spoon, scoop out middle of each block, about 1½ inches deep x 1½ inches wide.
# Mince scooped-out tofu and set aside.
# Heat oils in skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic and ginger until soft.
# Add chopped shiitakes, scallions, sherry and reserved chopped tofu.
# Cook until dry and dark brown, about 5 minutes.
# Add sherry, tamari, fresh coriander, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
# Cook another 2 to 3 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
# Put mushroom mixture into pastry bag and pipe it into hollow of each tofu block.
# Alternatively, use spoon to scoop mixture into hollows.
# Steam stuffed tofu on rack in vegetable steamer for 5 minutes until hot, or microwave to heat through.
# Serve with tamari or regular soy sauce or miso vinaigrette.
Category:Shiitake mushroom Recipes
Category:Sherry Recipes
Category:Silken tofu Recipes
Category:Firm tofu Recipes