tofu foo yung

Ithaca, NY
Updated on Apr 8, 2010

You can enjoy Asian food without all the salt if you make it yourself. And if you don't eat eggs this one is for you.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup snow peas cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 8 - spring onions chopped thin
  • 1 can water chestnuts 8 oz can
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 3/4 pounds tofu, firm
  • 1/2 cup tofu, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup white spelt flour
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • - for the gravy:
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms
  • 2 cups cold water

How To Make tofu foo yung

  • Step 1
    In a skillet or Wok, saute the peas, mushrooms, spring onion and water chestnuts until tender-crisp.
  • Step 2
    When done, mix in the bean sprouts and remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Preheat your oven to 325'F.
  • Step 4
    Blend the 1 3/4 lb. of tofu and soy sauce until creamy.
  • Step 5
    Pour this into a bowl and mix in the 1/2 cup mashed tofu, flour, yeast if using and the baking powder.
  • Step 6
    Mix the veggies and tofu mixture together well. On an oiled cookie sheet, make 6-8 patties, about 5" around and 1/2 inch thick. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip over and bake another 15 minutes.
  • Step 7
    For The Gravy:
  • Step 8
    Mix the cold water, soy sauce, and cornstarch together. Heat slowly on low, add the mushrooms pieces and continue to heat until thickened. This gravy is delicious.
  • Step 9
    Pour over your tofu foo yung patties and enjoy.

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