Dinner Tonight: Steamed Tofu With Shrimp And Black

Name: Dinner Tonight: Steamed Tofu With Shrimp And Black Bean Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fermented black beans; 1 1/2 pounds firm tofu (two 1 1/2-inch-thick squares), both cut into 8 triangles; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 24 medium shrimp (about 10 ounces), shelled and deveined; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup fresh ginger, thinly julienned; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup Chinese cooking wine; 1/2 cup vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon sugar; Handful cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fermented black beans
1 1/2 pounds firm tofu (two 1 1/2-inch-thick squares), both cut into 8 triangles
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
24 medium shrimp (about 10 ounces), shelled and deveined
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh ginger, thinly julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Chinese cooking wine
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon sugar
Handful cilantro, chopped

1
Add the fermented black beans to a bowl and cover with warm water. Let hang out for 10 minutes and then drain.
2
Fill a pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Transfer the tofu to a steamer basket. Place the basket in the pot, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Pour 1 tablespoon of the oil into large wok set over high heat. Toss in the shrimp and cook until pink, stirring constantly, until pink. That should take about 1 minute. Set aside.
4
Pour the rest of the oil into the wok. Turn the heat to medium and then add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the black beans and cook for another minute, and then add the wine, stock, and sugar. Turn the heat to medium-high and let reduce for 2 minutes.
5
Transfer the tofu and shrimp to a plate and drizzle with the sauce and garnish with cilantro.

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fermented black beans, 1 1/2 pounds firm tofu (two 1 1/2-inch-thick squares), both cut into 8 triangles, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 24 medium shrimp (about 10 ounces), shelled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Steamed Tofu With Shrimp And Black Bean Sauce Recipe falls under the Seafood 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.

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Dinner Tonight: Steamed Tofu With Shrimp And Black Bean Sauce Recipe

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