Name: Stir-Fried Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 18 dried shiitake mushrooms; 3 cups boiling water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into matchstick-size strips; 2 tablespoons Asian fermented black beans,* minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce*; 1/4 teaspoon finely crushed Szechuan peppercorns (wild pepper),* or coarsely cracked black pepper; 2 14-ounce containers soft tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Fresh cilantro sprigs (for garnish)

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