Food of the World - Mushrooms with Tofu

350 g firm tofu
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp light soy sauce
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp finally shredded ginger
5 tbsp vegetable stock
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves
200 g oyster mushrooms
200 g shiitake mushrooms
2 spring onions

Drain tofu and cut into 2 cm pieces. Put them in a shallow dish and sprinkle with sesame oil, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, ground pepper and ginger. Leave to marinate for 30 min.

Mix the stock with remaining soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry finely chopped garlic until light brown. Add all the mushrooms and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked. Add the cornstarch liquid, then carefully add the pieces of tofu and gently mix for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with spring onions before serving.