Pumpkin Tofu with Chinese Vermicelli
A twisted version of fried Chinese vermicelli; my mother’s famous entrée.
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg Superior Fried Tofu (350g), cut into strips
- 1 pkg Chinese vermicelli
- 5 Chinese dried mushroom
- 1/4 each pumpkin or banana squash, cut into strips
- 1 cup Chinese cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbs black vinegar
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbs oyster sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Soak mushroom for two hours prior to cooking and cut mushrooms into slices. Heat oil until hot and fry mushroom and garlic. Add the squash, fried tofu, carrots, cabbage and stir fry evenly for 5 minutes. Add the broth and water, continue to stir fry. Add Chinese vermicelli, and then the black vinegar, oyster sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Ready to serve. Makes 6-8 servings.


