Easy Ultimate Egg Tofu

1. 1

   Pour water into a large steamer and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Put all sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   The sauce is ready when the sugar dissolves.

5. 5

   Transfer the sauce to a dish and chill in the fridge.

6. 6

   To make the egg tofu: Combine the egg and egg yolks in a bowl and beat well.

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   Add the shiro-dashi and water.

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   Strain the mixture into a dish.

9. 9

   Pour the egg mixture into the moulds and place in a steamer.

10. 10

    Place chopsticks on the moulds and cover with a paper towel (the chopsticks will prevent the paper towel from sticking to the egg mixture).

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    Cover the steamer with a lid and steam over a high heat for 2 minutes.

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    Turn the heat down to low and continue to steam for a further 20 minutes.

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    To check if it is done, insert a toothpick and you should see a clear broth come up from the egg tofu.

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    Put ice and water into a container large enough to accommodate the egg tofu moulds.

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    After steaming place the egg tofu from Step 4 in the container to cool down.

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    Chill in the fridge.

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    When serving, transfer the egg tofu to serving dishes and pour on the sauce from Step 1.

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