Steamed Firm Beancurd With Egg And Preserved Turnip

Name: Steamed Firm Beancurd With Egg And Preserved Turnip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece firm tofu; 1 egg Medium Size; 1/4 cup water /Stock; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 dash salt and Pepper; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 tablespoon turnips Preserved; 1 red chili Small, thinly sliced; spring onion; coriander

Servings: persons

1
Lightly fry the firm beancurd with 1/2 Tablespoon of oil then golden-brown on both side. Remove and drain well, cut into 9 equal parts and place it in a steaming bowl/dish.
2
Saute garlic and preserved turnip till fragrant and lightly brown with the remaining oil from frying the beancurd. Dish up and set aside.
3
Lightly whisk the egg in a bowl(do not over beat it), add in water, sesame oil, salt and pepper and mix till combined.
4
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to get rid of lumpy egg cluster before pouring it the strained mixture into the prepared tofu dish.
5
When the water boils, steam the tofu and egg over medium low heat for about 10 minutes.
6
Top with the prepared garlic mixture and continue to steam for another 3 - 5 minutes till egg custard is firm and toothpick inside and comes out clean.
7
Garnish with spring onion, coriander and chili then serve with steamed rice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 piece firm tofu, 1 egg Medium Size, 1/4 cup water /Stock, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Steamed Firm Beancurd With Egg And Preserved Turnip 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!