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Steamed Tofu with Egg Recipe 2 in 1

Prep Time14 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Equipment

  • Steam Basket or Steamer Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 packet silken tofu 1 包嫩豆腐
  • 1 egg 1 个鸡蛋，室温 room temperature
  • 100 ml warm water 100 毫升温水
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 茶匙盐
  • 1 tablespoon garlic or shallot oil 1 汤匙蒜油或葱油
  • 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce 1/2 汤匙生抽
  • pinch of sugar 少许糖
  • 1 tablespoon fried shallots 1 汤匙炸葱头
  • 1 tablespoon diced spring onions 1 汤匙切丁的葱

Instructions

  • Rinse bean curd and pat dry. Cut into 1 cm thick pieces. Arrange the bean curd cubes in the middle of a deep steaming plate to form an "S" shape.
  • Mix the egg, warm water and salt. Remove air bubbles. Pour the egg mixture around the tofu
  • Bring water in a steaming wok to a boil. Place the steaming plate on the rack and steam for 6 minutes. Tilt the cover slightly and reduce to low heat to steam.
  • Mix the shallot oil, light soy sauce and sugar. Once the tofu and eggs are cooked, pour the sauce over the dish. Garnish with spring onions and shallots.

Notes

  • Use warm water to get a softer egg texture. 
  • Tilt the cover slightly and reduce to low heat to steam to get a smooth egg texture.