Shrimp Paste Stuffed Tofu
Stuffed with minced shrimp filling between two slices of tofu, this dish is pan-fried then simmered, offering a tender texture where the fresh tofu flavor melds seamlessly with the shrimp's umami.
Ingredients
Tofu (cut into rectangular slices)
to taste
Shrimp meat (minced into fine paste)
to taste
Egg white (for mixing the shrimp paste)
to taste
Fine salt (for mixing the shrimp paste)
to taste
Scallion (chopped into fine pieces)
to taste
Ginger (chopped into fine pieces)
to taste
Starch (for coating the outer layer of tofu)
to taste
Cooking oil (for pan-frying the tofu)
a pinch
Stock
to taste
MSG
to taste
Sesame oil (for drizzling before serving)
a pinch
Instructions
1
Prepare the Filling
Cut the tofu into rectangular slices; mince the shrimp meat into a fine paste, mix in fine salt and egg white and stir until well combined; chop the scallion and ginger into fine pieces.
2
Assemble and Shape
Take a large flat plate, arrange half of the tofu slices, spread the shrimp paste on top, cover with the remaining tofu slices, then sprinkle starch over the top, dip evenly in egg liquid and set aside.
3
Pan-fry the Tofu
Add a small amount of cooking oil to a flat-bottomed frying pan and heat, add the tofu stuffed with shrimp paste, and pan-fry until both sides turn golden brown.
4
Braise to Absorb Flavor
Add chopped scallion, chopped ginger, stock, and fine salt, braise until the sauce reduces and dries up, add MSG, drizzle with sesame oil and serve.
