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Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Step 1 of 11 · Recipe makes 4 portions

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Add the dried shiitake mushrooms into a small bowl and add 1 cup hot water to cover. Let soak for 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms turn soft throughout. Squeeze out excess water and rub off any debris from the mushrooms. Finely chop the mushrooms into ¼ inch (1/2 cm) squares. Reserve the soaking water for later use.

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1 cup mushroom soaking water

1 tablespoon water