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How to Make Stir-Fried Yuba with Wood Ear Mushrooms

Stir-fried yuba (dried tofu skin) with wood ear mushrooms is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian dish. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to prepare it.

Ingredients:

- 150g dried yuba, soaked until soft and cut into strips

- 100g wood ear mushrooms, soaked, trimmed, and sliced

- 2 bell peppers (any color), julienned

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional for umami)

- ½ tsp sugar

- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

- Salt to taste

- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Ingredients: Soak dried yuba and wood ear mushrooms in warm water for 20-30 minutes until rehydrated. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers and mince garlic.

2. Stir-Fry Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

3. Cook Vegetables: Add wood ear mushrooms and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

4. Add Yuba: T in the yuba strips, gently mixing to avoid breaking them. Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.

5. Season and Serve: Taste and adjust salt if needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then transfer to a plate. Serve hot with steamed rice.

This dish balances textures—chewy yuba, crunchy wood ears, and crisp peppers—while the savory sauce ties it all together. Enjoy this healthy and delicious meal in under 20 minutes!