Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Stir-fried japanese egg tofu recipe


Another usual wholesome homecooked meal.
All you need are the following:

2-3 egg tofu
250 g mince meat (pork/ chicken)
oil for frying
white pepper
oyster sauce
sesame oil
cooking sherry (optional)
salt pepper (for taste)
1 tbsp corn starch (dissolve in 2tbsp water)
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp ginger (minced)
1 onion chopped
veg (capsicum/ mushrooms/ beans/ baby corn/ veg that gives crunch)
green onion for garnish



Instructions:
  1. marinate mince meat with a tsp white pepper, 1 tbsp oyster sauce and half tsp sesame oil (optional). set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. cut tofu to about half inch thickness. heat oil in wok/pan and gently slide in tofu pieces and deepfry both sides (only put in tofu when oil is hot enough otherwise you'll get scrambled tofu). take out tofu (drain oil) and set aside to cool.
  3. heat 2 tbsp oil, add garlic and ginger fry til fragrant then add in onion. continue to fry until onions are translucent. Add in minced meat stir for awhile then add in veg. Add a dash of salt and pepper (to taste) and 1 tbsp cooking sherry.
  4. Continue to fry for about 2 -3 minutes then add in half cup water and cornstarch solution. Stir well for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add in tofu and gently mix well. Serve hot on rice and garnish.

prep+ cook time = 1 hour
difficulty level = easy


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