MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Fanchie-Dofu Categories: Chinese, Main dishes, Vegetarian Yield: 4 servings 24 oz Tofu 5 tb Oil 1 ts Salt 2 Tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges 1 Garlic clove, minced 1 ts Sake 3 tb Water 1/2 Leek or onion, diced 1 tb Cornstarch dissolved in 3 tb -- water 1 c Green peas, parboiled Cut tofu lengthwise into half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces. In a small pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Drop in the tofu & return to a boil. Then quickly empty the tofu into a colander to drain. Heat a wok & coat with 4 tb oil & the salt. Add tomatoes & saute till soft. Add tofu, garlic & sake. Saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add water & leek. Reduce heat & simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in dissolved cornstarch & remaining oil. Simmer for 1 more minute until thick. Add peas just before serving. Shurtleff & Aoyagi, "The Book of Tofu" MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Ginger Curry Categories: Curries, Main dishes, Vegetarian Yield: 5 servings 1 lb Firm tofu 1 ea 1" slice ginger, peeled 2 ea Cloves garlic 6 tb Water 2 tb Peanut butter 1 tb Soy sauce 2 ts Mild curry powder 1 pn Cayenne 1 tb Oil 1 md Onion, chopped 2 c Soy milk 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Black pepper 2/3 c Green peas, fresh/frozen 1/3 c Toasted almonds Cut tofu into thin strips about 1/4" by 3/4" by 1 1/2". Set aside. In a blender, blend ginger, garlic, water, peanut butter, soy sauce, 1 ts curry powder & cayenne. Pour mixture over the prepared tofu pieces. Gently turn & press tofu till all the liquid is absorbed. In a large skillet, heat oil & saute onion till translucent. Add remaining curry powder. Stir fry for 1 minute, then add tofu & continue to fry till tofu starts to brown. Pour in soy milk, salt & pepper. Bring to a simmer & add peas. Cook for a further 3 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the almonds. "Vegetarian Times" March, 1992 MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Gingered Tofu Peanut Spread Categories: Sandwiches, Sauces, Vegetarian, Vegan Yield: 4 servings 1/2 lb Firm tofu; patted dry 1 tb Tamari (soy) sauce 2/3 c Natural style peanut butter 1 tb Lemon juice 1/2 ts Minced fresh ginger 1 Garlic clove; minced 2 tb Water A little fatty but great in a sandwich with cucumber slices! Puree the tofu and tamari into a smooth thick paste. Transfer into a bowl. With a fork, vigorously beat in all remaining ingredients. =-If you are like me, just toss everything into the blender and forget the fork part=- Let stand 30 mins at room temperature before serving. This will keep 3 to 5 days covered in the refrigerator. Jeanne Lemlin, "Vegetarian Pleasures" MMMMM