Recipe - Braised Tofu

I love the braised tofu served at Chinese restaurants,
but at home I like to make it healthier (without the deep
frying). In my version, I use a lot of vegetables to make it
more filling for a lot less calories. This dish is good
both over rice or stand alone. Prep Time: approx. 10
Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 30
Minutes. Makes 4 servings.
Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Melissa
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
cooking spray
3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) can water
chestnuts, drained
3 ounces fresh shiitake
mushrooms, stems removed
1 1/2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon oyster flavored sauce
1 cup water

Directions
1 Slice tofu block into 3 long slabs lengthwise. Wrap
each slab in paper towels, and press to squeeze out excess water.
2 Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and then add 2
teaspoons sesame oil. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu slabs
to the skillet. Fry for about 5 minutes on each side, or
until delicately browned.
3 Remove tofu from skillet, and slice into cubes. Add the
remaining teaspoon sesame oil to the skillet, and stir fry the
water chestnuts, mushrooms and snow peas. Mix together water
and oyster sauce, and add to the skillet along with the
tofu. Cover, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Note:
Vegetarians may use mushroom based oyster flavored sauce to
make this recipe!