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INGREDIENTS:
7 to 8 ounces firm tofu, drained well
1 tsp. olive oil or other cooking oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 1/2 tbsp. miso (red or awase)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sake
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon corn starch (mixed with 1/4 cup cold water)

DIRECTIONS:
In a frying pan, heat the oil, garlic, and tofu over medium-high heat (below smoking point), breaking up the tofu into small pieces with a wooden spoon (can also be cubed beforehand according to preference). Cook until tofu and garlic are well-toasted. Add the miso, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sake, and sugar, and cook for a few more minutes, stirring constantly. Add the water and cornstarch mixture, stirring until the mixture thickens. Then mix in the walnuts.

SERVING:
Serve on lettuce cups, topped with shredded carrots and chopped cilantro.

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