Chinese Tofu and Lettuce Soup

Serves 4

2 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil
7oz smoked or marinated tofu, cubed
3 scallions sliced diagonally
2 garlic cloves cut into thin strips
1 carrot thinly sliced in thin strips
5 cups stock
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dry sherry or vermouth
1 tsp sugar
4oz Oak leaf or romain lettuce shredded
salt and ground blck peper

1. Heat the oil in a wok then stir-fry the tofu cubes until
browned. Drain and set aside on kitchen paper.
2. In the same oil, stir-fry the scallions, garlic and carrot
for 2 minutes. Pour in the stock, soy sauce, sherry or
vermouth and sugar.
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or so. Stir in the
lettuce until it just wilts. Add tofu, season to taste and
serve immediately.