A Savory Tofu Recipe From Some Of The World's Longest-Lived People
By 1830, Chinese immigrants began arriving in Hawaii as contract agricultural laborers (and later to the continental United States largely to work in gold mines). Japanese and Korean immigrants came later, and in the early 20th century so did Filipinos.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
Each group brought their own dishes and ingredients with them. The Chinese brought leafy cabbage, soybean products, and teas. The Japanese contributed miso and their own version of tofu.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
Only a handful of dietary studies were recorded before World War II.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
Between 1896 and 1903, the University of California, Berkeley, professor Myer Edward Jaffa and his students studied the food consumption of 10 Chinese laundry workers, a dozen fieldworkers, and a dentist’s family living in and around San Francisco.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
He found their diets consisted largely of rice, noodles, and tofu. The laundry workers consumed yams, wheat bread, sprouts, mustard greens, dried fungus, and water chestnuts.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
Though their hard labor had them consuming more that 4,200 calories daily, less than 25 percent of those calories came from animal products, and only 5.5 per-cent came from sugar.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
Today, Hawaii is arguably the best place in America to experience Asian-fusion cuisine. Many traditional Asian herbs and vegetables thrive in the fertile soil and mild climate of Hawaii.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
And throughout the island state, plantation systems—where several ethnicities shared a communal kitchen—became de facto fusion laboratories that have influenced the cuisine of today.
Ruth represents a demographic that may be the longest-lived in the world
– 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, or more to taste
– 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
– 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
Savory Garlic Tofu with Minced Mushrooms
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
– 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
– 1 green onion, chopped
Savory Garlic Tofu with Minced Mushrooms
Method:
Heat the oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to turn golden brown on the edges, 1 to 2 minutes.
Savory Garlic Tofu with Minced Mushrooms
Add the mushrooms and onion and cook, stirring, for another 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the wine, hoisin sauce, black bean garlic sauce, and chili garlic sauce, and cook for 1 minute.
Savory Garlic Tofu with Minced Mushrooms
Add the broth, white pepper, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, and bring to a simmer. With the mixture bubbling, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, until the sauce thickens.
Savory Garlic Tofu with Minced Mushrooms
Stir in the tofu and simmer for another 2 minutes, stirring gently.
Serve hot, garnished with the green onion, over rice.
Savory Garlic Tofu with Minced Mushrooms
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