Delicious Vegan Braised Straw Mushrooms & Tofu Skin Recipe

Braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin is a delicious, easy-to-make, and nutritious vegetarian dish. With its delightful, savory, and light flavor, this dish pairs wonderfully with hot rice. This article will guide you through making braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin in detail, from ingredient preparation to cooking steps, while also providing information on its nutritional value.

Nutritional Value of Braised Straw Mushrooms with Tofu Skin

Straw mushrooms are rich in beneficial nutrients for health. In 100g of straw mushrooms, you will find approximately 21-37g of protein, 2.1-4.6g of fat, 9.9g of fiber, along with various minerals such as calcium, iron, and vitamins A, B2, D. Straw mushrooms also help boost the immune system, reduce blood cholesterol, and protect the liver from fatty liver disease.

Tofu skin, also known as yuba, is an excellent source of protein. It contains many amino acids, fats, carbohydrates, and essential vitamins and minerals for the body. The combination of straw mushrooms and tofu skin not only creates a delicious dish but also a highly nutritious one.

Ingredients Needed

• 3 pieces of tofu skin
• 300g straw mushrooms
• Shallots
• Green onions
• Cooking oil
• Seasonings: soy sauce, sugar, salt, ground pepper, MSG

Ingredients for braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin

How to Make Braised Straw Mushrooms with Tofu Skin

Prepare Ingredients

Trim off the roots of the straw mushrooms; large mushrooms can be cut in half. Soak them in diluted saltwater for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly and drain.

Remove the roots from the green onions, wash them, and chop finely, separating the green parts from the white parts. Peel and finely mince the shallots.

Wash the tofu skin and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Prepping and marinating ingredients for braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin

Marinate Straw Mushrooms

Place the cleaned straw mushrooms in a bowl, add ½ tablespoon minced shallots, 1 teaspoon salt, a pinch of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon MSG, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chopped green onions, and ½ tablespoon cooking oil. Mix well and let the straw mushrooms marinate for about 10 minutes.

Cooking Braised Straw Mushrooms with Tofu Skin

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the white parts of the green onions and minced shallots, and sauté until fragrant, stirring quickly to prevent burning.

When the shallots are golden and fragrant, add the straw mushrooms, stir well, and braise for about 3 minutes. Then, add the tofu skin, season with another 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of MSG. Stir gently to ensure the mushrooms and tofu skin absorb the seasoning.

Add 200ml of water and braise over medium heat until the mushrooms are cooked and the tofu skin is thoroughly infused with flavor. When the braising liquid starts to thicken, sprinkle with chopped green onions and ground pepper, then turn off the heat.

Finished braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin dish

Serve and Enjoy

Your braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin dish is now complete. Serve it on a plate with hot rice and boiled vegetables to enjoy. The straw mushrooms are crispy-sweet and richly seasoned, making them savory and delicious. The tofu skin is tender and creamy, infused with the flavorful braising liquid—perfect with hot rice. The thick, savory, and slightly spicy sauce pairs wonderfully with fresh or boiled vegetables. Give it a try!

Notes for Making Braised Straw Mushrooms with Tofu Skin

• Remember to stir evenly to ensure all ingredients are cooked through and well-seasoned. However, avoid stirring too vigorously, as tofu skin can easily break apart and lose its appeal.
• Frequently skim off any foam to keep the braising liquid clear and tastier.
• Depending on your preference, you can braise until the liquid reduces completely or leave more liquid to drizzle over rice or dip vegetables.

Tips for Choosing Ingredients

Straw Mushrooms

• Choose intact, uniformly round straw mushrooms that are still in bud form. Avoid mushrooms that are bruised or watery.
• Fresh straw mushrooms have a distinct mild mushroom aroma. Darker straw mushrooms tend to have a richer flavor than white ones.
• Do not buy straw mushrooms with fully opened caps or an unpleasant odor.

Tofu Skin

• Good quality tofu skin, not mixed with gypsum, should be white. Conversely, the yellower the tofu skin, the more gypsum it likely contains.
• Choose tofu skin that is moderately soft and feels light when held. Avoid pieces that are too hard or heavy.
• Fresh tofu skin should have a characteristic soybean aroma. Do not buy tofu skin with a sour or limy smell.
• Tofu skin should have a distinct creamy and soft taste. If it tastes astringent, it might contain too much gypsum.
• It’s recommended to purchase tofu skin from reputable sources to ensure quality.

Other Tofu Dishes

If you love tofu dishes, consider adding Braised Tofu with Fresh Bamboo Shoots to your family’s menu.

Conclusion

Braised straw mushrooms with tofu skin is a delicious, easy-to-make, and nutritious vegetarian dish. You can easily prepare this dish at home to add to your family’s daily menu. Try it now and experience the delightful, savory, and light flavor of this dish!

If you want to try more braised dishes with tofu, check out How to Make Braised Tofu with Dried Bamboo Shoots to diversify your meals.

Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends and family to enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish together!