Spicy Hot Sichuan Tofu -

2 ts Sugar

2 Garlic cloves (or more)

-- minced 1 tb Hot Bean Paste

1 tb Sherry

1/2 ts Sichuan Peppercorn powder

-- (amount may be doubled) 1 tb Red hot pepper oil (or more)

3 tb Vinegar

Salt & pepper; to taste --OTHER INGREDIENTS-- 1 lb Tofu (firm or soft); diced

1 tb Soy sauce

2 tb Corn or canola oil

1 tb Minced ginger root

1/4 lb Fresh mushrooms; chopped

1/4 c Water chestnuts, chopped

3 Green onions (or more)

1 tablespoon soy sauce; stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms and water chestnuts; stir gently for 2 minutes. Add minced green onions and sauce mixture and stir for 1 minute. Serve hot. Per serving: Calories:

153 Fat:

11 gm

8 gm Cholesterol:

0 mg Protein:

8 gm Sodium:

237 mg Fiber:

2 gm Calcium:

95 mg Source: Nutritional Cooking with Tofu, by Christine Y.C. Liu, M.P.H. Typos by: Karen Mintzias