Chinese Shrimp And Tofu Soup Recipes

CHINESE SHRIMP AND TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir in the shrimp, and stir fry until cooked, then remove and set aside. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add the tofu and peas, season with salt and pepper, then return to a simmer. Mix the cornstarch with a little water to form a thin paste. Stir the cornstarch into the soup and continue to simmer until clear and thickened, about 1 minute. Stir the shrimp back into the soup and serve.

CHINESE TOFU AND SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• PREPARATION.
• Remove the shells from the shrimp and devein by cutting a slit along the back of the shrimp (removing the vein), place the shrimp in a bowl, add 2 teaspoons of salt, mix and then rinse under cold water, add another 2 teaspoons of salt, mix and rinse under cold water, pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
• Add to shrimp bowl the following seasonings-1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil and a dash of white pepper, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer, when you are ready to cook).
• Cut up the tofu into small pieces about 1 to 1 ½ inch by ½ to 1 inch size (approximately) set aside.
• Wash and clean the scallions and cut at an angle into 1/2 inch pieces, set aside.
• In a cup with the stock, add the following seasonings: soy sauce, rice wine, bean sauce, garlic, chili paste, pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, mix and set aside.
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• COOKING DIRECTIONS.
• In a Teflon pan (or wok) add 2 tablespoons peanut oil and bring to medium heat and then add the cut up tofu, shake pan a little and with a spatula separate the pieces. Cook for 5 minutes and then turn the pieces, cook another 5 minutes, toss as needed and cook until the pieces are a golden brown in color, drain and set aside.
• Next add 2 tablespoons of oil to a clean Teflon pan (or wok) and when medium hot add the ginger, cook for 30 seconds and then add the seasoned shrimp, stir-fry until the shrimps start to turn pink (important to made sure that you do not overcook the shrimp).
• Add back the tofu and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu) and cook for another minute or two.
• Next re-stir the stock mixture and pour into the pan, stir-fry for another minute and again try not to break up the tofu, add 2 teaspoons sesame oil, add the cut up spring scallions, toss to coat all.
• In a big plate add the yellow or white rice around the side (to form well) and in the center add the shrimp and tofu combination.
• Enjoy this Asian dish.
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• NOTE:.
• The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this somewhat spicy dish or use other types of sauce found on Asian food store shelves.

SHRIMP WITH TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in #1 and marinate the shrimp for about 5 minutes.
• Heat up wok or skillet and add cooking oil. Stir-fry the shrimp until pink and just cooked and remove.
• Use oil left in pan and sauté the ginger root and green onions until fragrant.
• Add the broth #2 and bring to a boil, then add #3, bring it back to a boil again and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp back in and #4 to the stir to thicken. (Make sure to mix the cornstarch and water throughly before adding, it tends to settle if left for even a few seconds).
• Add sesame oil and transfer right away to a serving dish (the sesame oil is to enhance the flavor not used to cook the dish).