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