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shrimp stuffed tofu
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Stuffed Tofu - Hakka Inspired

Tender shrimp paste is stuffed in silk smooth tofu with a savory sauce added on top!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Dana

Ingredients

  • 2 egg tofu can sub with firm tofu
  • 8 large shrimp peeled & de-veined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon corn starch
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ green onion thinly sliced

sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon optional - sub with salt

Instructions

  • Chop and mince shrimp until it becomes a paste.
  • In a large bowl, add shrimp paste, 1 teaspoon salt, pinch of white pepper, ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon corn starch, ½ tbs olive oil, and sliced green onions. Mix until well combined and set aside.
  • Slice egg tofu 2 inches thick. Gently place on a steaming plate. Using a small spoon, scoop little bit out of the center. You can eat the leftover tofu or use it in soup 🙂
  • Sprinkle little bit of corn starch on the tofu. This helps the filling stick to the tofu. Place 1 teaspoon of shrimp filling to the center of the tofu and gently press it down (helps the filling stick more!).
  • Steam the tofu on high heat for 7-8 minutes. Pour out excess water after steaming. Be careful the plate is really hot!

Make Sauce

  • While the tofu is steaming, you can make the delicious sauce. In a bowl, mix ½ cup water, ½ tbs oyster sauce, ½ tbs soy sauce, ½ tbs oyster sauce, and ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon until well combined. Add sauce to small pot and heat on low-medium heat. Continuously stir until the sauce has thickened. Its done when its thick (3-4 minutes).
  • Add sauce on the hot stuffed tofu and hope you enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2014mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 545mg | Iron: 5mg