Stir Fried Egg Tofu with Shrimp

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat up some oil to fry the tofu first
  2. 2Fry over medium heat.
  3. 3Brown the egg tofu on all sides.
  4. 4Fry each side for about 2 - 3 mins.
  5. 5Flip the tofu over when one side has browned like this.
  6. 6Fry the other side of the tofu until brown.
  7. 7Remove tofu from the heat once they have browned and set aside.
  8. 8Leave the heat on until the tofu have been removed from the oil.
  9. 9Remove all of the oil from the wok, leaving about 2 tbsps behind.
  10. 10Add in 4 cloves garlic (chopped).
  11. 11Add 20g carrot (sliced thinly).
  12. 12Add 160ml water.
  13. 13Add 1.5 tbsps oyster sauce.
  14. 14Add 1 tbsp low sodium light soy sauce.
  15. 15Add 1/3 tsp sugar.
  16. 16Add 1/3 tsp salt (or to taste)
  17. 17Add 100g prawns (deshelled & deveined).
  18. 18Add egg tofu.
  19. 19Add 100g of your favourite vegetables.
  20. 20Cook for 5 mins with the lid on.
  21. 21A few dashes of white pepper.
  22. 22Stir lightly to mix.
  23. 23Thicken the sauce up with some cornstarch solution to your preferred consistency.

Ingredients

  • 300 g egg tofu
  • 4 cloves chopped garlic
  • 20 g thinly sliced carrots
  • 160 ml water
  • 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium light soy sauce
  • 0.333 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.333 teaspoon salt
  • 100 g peeled prawns
  • 100 g vegetables
  • dashes white pepper
  • some cornstarch solution

Equipment

wokglass lidcolander

Tips

  • Frying the egg tofu allows it to absorb the sauce better.
  • Egg tofu can be air fried, but be careful when handling.