Braised Pork, Tofu And Shiitakes

• 2 (28 ounce) packages firm tofu
• 1 1/2 lbs ground lean pork
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, for slurry
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 -5 minced garlic cloves
• 16 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cleaned and sliced (30 mushrooms)
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1. 1) Drain tofu and blot dry with paper towel. Cut tofu into 3/4 inch square cubes and set aside.
2. 2) In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. In a separate bowl, make a slurry by mixing 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water.
3. 3) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the tofu cubes 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly brown. Transfer to plate.
4. 4) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over high heat. Add the garlic and pork mixture, breaking it up with a metal spatula. Stir-fry until pork is no longer pink. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add the tofu and stir-fry for 1 minute. Mix in oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and chicken stock. Re-whisk and add cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil, stir until the sauce is slightly thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste. Stir in cilantro and serve over jasmine rice.

firm tofu, ground lean pork, cornstarch, cornstarch, soy sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, oyster sauce, chiligarlic sauce, chicken stock, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/braised-pork-tofu-and-shiitakes-359535 (may not work)