EIGHT TREASURES

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Chinese. What else? Modified from www.chinesefooddiy.com. Servings depend on use. Note I am basing the 4 servings on 3 ounces tofu per person.

Provided by That is Dr House to

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

9 -12 ounces spicy bean curd
4 dried mushrooms
3 1/2 tablespoons carrots, diced
2 5/8 ounces wheat gluten or 2 5/8 ounces seitan, diced
1 2/3 ounces water chestnuts, fresh
2 5/8 ounces string beans, fresh diced
1 red chile
1/4 cup peanuts, to taste
1 garlic clove
1 shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons hot bean paste
1 teaspoon mirin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup mushroom liquid, scant
oil

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms to soften. Save the strained soaking liquid for the seasoning step.
  • Press the bean curd aka tofu. To do this. Wrap in cheese cloth or paper towels. Place on slant board and put a large heavy plate on top.
  • Make sure you wash and dice the following: string beans, carrot, water chestnuts and red chili.
  • Dice the Gluten and the tofu.
  • Peel the garlic and shallot and chop finely.
  • Mix together the seasoning in a bowl. Use water if you do not choose to use the mushroom soaking liquid aka mushroom water. It should be a scant 1/4 cup. That means it should not be on the 1/4 line.
  • Boil the peanuts in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Cool. Peel and set aside.
  • Heat the wok, add enough oil for deep-frying. When oil is hot, Add the peanuts and deep-fry on high heat until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Repeat with the gluten ball.
  • Parboil the carrots and string beans for 1 minute. Drain.
  • Wipe wok. Then heat adding fresh oil. When oil is hot add the garlic, shallot and hot bean paste. Then add all the other ingredients except for the peanuts. Stir-fry until they are cooked, then add the mirim and seasoning.
  • Turn off the heat, mix in the peanuts, and serve.
  • The original recipe called for 3 pieces of spicy tofu. The author did not define a piece. I took this to be a standard serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 17.7

Lakota Wahchumwah
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Eight Treasures sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.


washam sheraz
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I've never had Eight Treasures before, but I'm intrigued. I'll have to try this recipe soon.


Debbie ann Wright
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Eight Treasures is one of my favorite dishes! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Johnterry Comedy
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I tried making Eight Treasures for the first time and it was a disaster. The rice was mushy and the other ingredients were tasteless.


Flem Flam
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This Eight Treasures dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices.


Halima Ruhiikoo
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I'm not a big fan of Eight Treasures, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Donkey Mustard
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This Eight Treasures dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very versatile dish that can be easily customized to your own liking.


Skyler Willis
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I love the Eight Treasures dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Abdu Razzak
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This was my first time making Eight Treasures and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Womens Fashion
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I made this Eight Treasures dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I especially liked the addition of the lotus seeds, which added a nice crunch.


Richad Ahmed
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This Eight Treasures dish was a delight! The combination of glutinous rice, Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and other ingredients created a savory and flavorful dish that was both comforting and satisfying. The rice was cooked to p