Clay Pot Tofu Two Ways Recipe

• 1/2 c. dry cloud-ear mushroom Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 1 pkt hard tofu - (14 ounce) liquid removed, and cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/4 c. julienned ginger
• 1 x red jalapeno chili pepper seeded, julienned
• 1/4 c. minced Chinese celery, stems only (or possibly regular celery)
• 4 x tofu puffs cut in half
• 1/4 c. minced cilantro leaves
• 1 x green onion minced
• 3/4 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. vegetarian oyster-flavoured sauce
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp chili brown bean paste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or possibly balsamic vinegar)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper

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