Shrimp and Egg Tofu
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Shrimp and Egg Tofu

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Shrimp and Egg Tofu

About This Recipe

This Steamed Shrimp with Egg Tofu is a delicate, flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp, silky egg tofu, and crisp carrots for a perfect balance of textures. Light yet satisfying, it’s steamed to preserve freshness and topped with a savory-sweet sauce made with fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper for an umami-rich finish. The dish is elevated with vibrant garnishes of green onion flowers and red chili, adding a pop of color and mild heat. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for a healthy weeknight meal or an elegant appetizer. Steaming locks in the natural sweetness of the shrimp and tofu, while the carrots add a subtle crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a fuss-free yet impressive dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • shrimp 200g
  • egg tofu 1 block (300g)
The aromatics
  • carrots 1 medium (100g)
  • red chili 1 piece
  • green onions 2 stalks
The sauce & seasonings
  • fish sauce 1 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • white pepper powder pinch
  • water starch 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients and wash them clean.
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Step 2
Step 2
Slice the carrots into thin pieces and arrange them on a plate as shown.
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Step 3
Cut the egg tofu into 1 cm thick pieces and place them on top of the carrots.
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Step 4
Place the shrimp on top of the egg tofu, one by one.
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Step 5
Steam over boiling water on high heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Slice the red chili and cut the green onions into onion flowers.
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Step 7
Discard the cooking liquid from the steamed shrimp and egg tofu, then cook the fish sauce, chicken essence, sugar, and white pepper powder in a saucepan until it boils, and thicken with water starch.
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Step 8
Step 8
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the steamed shrimp and egg tofu.
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Step 9
Step 9
Sprinkle with green onion flowers and decorate with red chili, then serve.

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