1 1/2 tb Peanut oil  2 Garlic cloves, minced  2 lg Leeks, sliced  1 md Carrot, sliced very thinly  -- into matchsticks 10 oz Fresh spinach, washed &  -- stemmed 1/2 c Canned water chestnuts,  -- drained, rinsed, sliced 6 c Vegetable stock  2 tb Tamari  1 tb Rice vinegar  Salt & pepper Strips of 5-spice tofu Heat a wok or heavy soup pot on high heat for 30 seconds. Add the oil & swirl to coat. Add garlic, leeks, carrots & lower to a simmer & cook, covered for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Uncover wok, increase heat to high & add spinach & water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Lower heat to medium. Add warmed stock, tamari & rice vinegar. Season to taste. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately, garnished with tofu strips. "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook" 
 
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