Eight Treasures

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced carrot
• 1/4 cup diced red pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced mushroom
• 1/4 cup diced tofu
• 1/4 cup diced bamboo shoots
• 1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, red pepper, celery, and mushroom. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
3. Add tofu, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sugar, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Whisk until blended.
5. Add soy sauce mixture to the wok or pan and stir-fry for 1 minute, until sauce is thick and bubbly.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Eight Treasures is a classic Chinese dish, combining eight nutritious ingredients in a savory sauce.
• The eight ingredients usually include vegetables, such as carrots, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, and protein-rich ingredients, such as tofu and water chestnuts.
• The traditional Chinese recipe is often served as a side dish or a main course. It can also be served as an appetizer or a snack.
• This delicious and nutritious dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.