Mushrooms and Tofu in Hoisin Sauce

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Entrees, Main Dishes
8Dried Chinese black or shiitake mushrooms; (8 to 12)
1Block Chinese-style firm tofu (20 ounce) drained; or 2 boxes silken firm tofu, (10 ounce)
2tbPeanut oil
2tsChopped garlic
3/4lbFresh white or shiitake mushrooms; stems removed from the shiitakes, caps quartered
Salt to taste
3tbRice-wine vinegar
Mushroom-soaking water plus vegetable stock to make 2 cups
2tsDark; (toasted) sesame oil
1tbSoy sauce
3tbHoisin sauce
1/2cChopped tomato; fresh or canned
Cornstarch; dissolved in:
2tbWater
2Scallions including the greens; sliced diagonally (optional garnish)
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