Step 1

Cut the tofu into slices or pieces of at least 1 cm thick.

Step 2

Pan-fried the tofu until both sides turn golden brown. Remove and set aside,

Step 3

Saute the garlic and sliced ginger.

Step 4

Once they turn aromatic, add all the shiitake mushrooms and vegetables (except the snow peas) and stir fry briefly.

Step 5

Transfer the vegetables (except the snow peas) to a clay pot.

Step 6

Add the mushroom water and the seasonings to braise the vegetables for five minutes.

Step 7

Mix the cornstarch with some water to form a slurry. Add to the vegetables to thicken the liquid.

Step 8

Add the snow peas and cook for one minute.

Step 9

Add the tofu to the vegetables. Mix carefully so as not to break the tofu. Serve.