Stir-Fried Tofu and Mushroom with Basil

Using natural herb in cooking can help to spice up the flavour. Moreover, herb can benefit to our health. Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K and a good source of iron, calcium and vitamin A, manganese, magnesium, vitamin C and potassium.

Preparation: 15 mins, Cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients (serves 2)
° 50g basil leaves
° 1 small firm tofu(beancurd), cut into cubes and deep-fried
° 10 fresh shiitake mushrooms
° 2 slices ginger or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or shredded
° 1 fresh red chilli, sliced
° 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
° 2 tablespoons cooking rice wine
° salt to taste
° few basil leaves, for garnish

Method
1. Heat oil in a wok. Add the ginger or garlic and fry till fragrant.
2. Throw in the mushrooms and fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add in the basil leaves, tofu and drizzle with cooking rice wine. Stir-fry briskly for a moment, throw in the red chilli and season to taste with salt.
4. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.