A Shoal of Bean Curd Recipe

Name: A Shoal of Bean Curd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 firm tofu, cut into 1 cm thick fingers; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, warm; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 slices fresh gingerroot, peeled; 1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 spring onions, cut into 4 cm lengths; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 90 ml chicken flavoured vegetable stock; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; ½ tablespoon cider vinegar

Servings: persons

2 firm tofu, cut into 1 cm thick fingers
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, warm
1 tablespoon sunflower oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices fresh gingerroot, peeled
1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
2 spring onions, cut into 4 cm lengths
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
90 ml chicken flavoured vegetable stock
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon cider vinegar

1
Season the tofu with salt, pepper and sugar and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
2
Toss the tofu in the cornflour to coat evenly.
3
Add the tofu to the beaten egg whites and stir in the warm cooking oil.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok.
5
Deep fry the tofu until crisp and light golden.
6
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
7
Heat the sunflower or olive oil in a clean wok and stir fry the ginger and chili.
8
Add the deep fried tofu to the wok and toss well.
9
Combine the sauce ingredients; add to the wok and bring to the boil.
10
Add the spring onions, stir well and thicken with the cornstarch mixed in the water.
11
Serve hot.

309

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 firm tofu, cut into 1 cm thick fingers, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, A Shoal of Bean Curd falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A Shoal of Bean Curd

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