Tokwa At Tausi Recipe( Tofu In Black Bean Sauce Recipe)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb firm fried tofu, cubed (it should be crisp outside but soft inside)
• 1/3 cup vegetable stock (chicken or beef stock can also be used)
• 2 teaspoons cooking rice wine1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 teaspoons soy sauce2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch1 thumb ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons salted black beans (tausi), rinsed and chopped
• 6 green onions (or leeks), sliced in 2 inch length
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced2 cups bok choy, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a bowl, combine vegetable stock, cornstarch, sesame oil, cooking rice wine, soy sauce, salt, and ground black pepper. 
2. Stir until every is well incorporated and set aside.
3. Heat a pan and pour-in cooking oil.
4. When the oil is hot enough, sautE the garlic and ginger.
5. Add the black beans and chef for a minute.
6. Add the red bell pepper and chef for another minute.
7. Put-in the fried tofu and chef for 2 minutes.
8. Add the green onion and bok choy and chef for 2 minutes more.
9. Pour-in the sauce mixture and cook until the texture becomes thick.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
11. Share and Enjoy!

Source: Lutuing Bahay