Crispy Tofu with Shrimp

Name: Crispy Tofu with Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: soft tofu; medium shrimps; salt; white pepper; cornstarch; oil for frying; flour; baking soda; soy sauce; oyster sauce; fish sauce; XO sauce; water

20 mins prepServes 4

This Crispy Tofu with Shrimp combines soft tofu and shrimps for a delightful dish. Tofu is stuffed with a savory shrimp paste, coated in a dry mix, and fried to golden perfection. The dish is complemented with a special soy sauce, enhancing the flavors for a delicious meal. Perfect enjoyed with rice.

4 servings

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1: Cut tofu into medium-sized cubes.

2: Use a paper towel to press out any excess moisture from tofu.

3: Smash shrimp and chop until it turns into a paste.

4: Season shrimp paste with salt and white pepper.

5: Mix in cornstarch to increase adhesion and binding; set aside.

6: Scoop out some tofu and sprinkle cornstarch on top for adhesion.

7: Stuff each tofu cube with shrimp paste (about 1/2 tbsp).

8: In a plate, mix flour, cornstarch, and baking soda for the dry mix.

9: Coat each tofu evenly with the dry mix and set aside.

10: Heat oil to 350 F and fry each tofu for 2-3 minutes until golden yellow; remove from oil.

11: Make the special soy sauce by frying XO sauce until aromatic.

12: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and water into the pan; simmer and pour into a sauce bowl.

13: Reheat oil to 400 F and double fry the tofu for 1-2 minutes until extra crispy.

14: Remove and transfer to a serving plate.

15: Enjoy with rice.

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