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Chinese Mushroom Smothered Bean Curd Aka Tofu

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)69.2575
Energy (kCal)680.161
Carbohydrates (g)9.6354
Total fats (g)40.0903
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Quarter your bean curd squares then cut into 2 triangles. Turn each on longest side and cut thru to make 3 thin triangles from each. Set aside. | 2. Cover mushrooms with 3/4 cup boiling water and soak 1 hour. Lightly squeeze to let liquid drain back into bowl [NOTE this is where you get the mushroom liquid. The soaking water not the rinse step] then rinse briefly and squeeze dry. Destem and cut cap into 1/2 inch wide slices. Place scallions, ginger, mushrooms and curd on work tray. Measure mushroom liquid if you are short 1/2 cup add some stock or water. | 3. Heat large heavy skillet over high until hot. add oil. Swirl. heat for 15 seconds. Lower heat to med and place scallions and ginger in and stir rapidly a few times. Add the sherry, soy, sugar and mushroom liquid. As it sizzles to boil add mushrooms and bean curd. Turn gently a few times. Adjust heat to maintain gentle simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn contents half way thru. | 4. You should be minus the liquid or close to it at this point. Add the oil and turn once more. The serve. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    bean curd 12 ounces 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7
    black chinese mushroom 8 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7
    oil 3 tablespoons 336.384 0.0 0.1075 38.2003
    scallion 1 32.0 7.34 1.83 0.19
    gingerroot 2 slices peeled shredded 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7
    sherry 1 tablespoon 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7
    dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7
    sugar 1/2 teaspoon 9.177 2.2954 0.0 0.0
    mushroom liquid 1/2 cup 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7
    dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon 302.6 0.0 67.32 1.7

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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