Warming Chinese Stews For the Weekend

Nothing beats a warming stew on colder weather days. In Vegetarian Country Stew, tofu puffs soak up the flavor of the gravy. (Tofu puffs are available at Chinese markets, or you can substitute firm tofu). This recipe for Hawaiian Beef Stew made with soy sauce is deceptively simple yet full of flavor. It has been reader-rated at 5 out of 5 stars. Last but not least are Chinese red cooked dishes. This recipe for Beef Braised in Soy Sauce uses seasonings available in local supermarkets (with the exception of the dry sherry, which can be found at liquor stores). For something a little more authentic, this Red Cooked Beef recipe is made with licorice flavored star anise and dried mushrooms and includes instructions for cooking the beef in either a wok or a clay pot.