Stir-Fried Fuzzy Melon with Silken Tofu

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pack silken tofu (300g), cut into cubes

150g-175g shredded fuzzy melon or hairy melon

25g carrot, peeled and shredded

1 slice ginger, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon cooking rice wine (optional)

200ml vegetable stock or water

1 tablespoon tapioca flour, mix with 50ml vegetable stock or water

salt and sugar, to taste

pepper, to taste

½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

a small handful fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

few slices fresh red chilli, for garnish

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a wok. Add the ginger and fry till fragrant.

2. Throw in the fuzzy melon, carrot and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the fuzzy melon is tender. Drizzle with cooking rice wine and season to taste with salt and sugar.

3. Add in the tofu and stir in the vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil.

4. Add the tapioca flour mixture, stir well to thicken the sauce. Sprinkle with some sesame oil, pepper and transfer to a serving dish.

5. Garnish with coriander leaves, chilli and serve immediately.