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Spinach Tofu Recipe

Name: Spinach Tofu Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 200 g Unsweetened Soy Milk; 4 qty Eggs; 1/2 packet Spinach (chopped finely); 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil; 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1/4 tsp chicken Seasoning Powder; 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 100 g Shijimei Mushrooms; 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 100 g Chicken Stock; 1/2 tbsp Hua Diao (optional); 1/2 tsp Corn Starch (mixed with 1 tbsp Water)

Recipe by

Trish yee

This is a commonly seen dish in many Chinese restaurants. Tofu is super easy to make at home and it is very high in nutrients! If you are looking to make just egg tofu, you can omit the spinach. You can also get creative by infusing other ingredients into the tofu mixture!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings people

Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

Steamer
Deep Fryer
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Spoons & Cups
Sieve

Ingredients

Tofu:

200 g Unsweetened Soy Milk
4 qty Eggs
1/2 packet Spinach chopped finely
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1/4 tsp chicken Seasoning Powder

Mushroom Sauce:

1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
100 g Shijimei Mushrooms
1 tsp Minced Garlic
100 g Chicken Stock
1/2 tbsp Hua Diao optional
1/2 tsp Corn Starch mixed with 1 tbsp Water

Instructions

Beat the eggs with soy milk and add in the seasoning. Sieve the egg mixture and transfer to a steam proof rectangle bowl. Sprinkle chopped spinach over.
Steam at high heat for 15 mins.
Leave the tofu to chill completely before cutting into slices.
Prepare a wok for deep fry. Heat oil to 200C and carefully add in the tofu.
Deep fried till golden brown. Leave on a piece of paper towel to remove the excess oil.
In a saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic fry till fragrant. Add in shijimei mushrooms and fry for 3 mins.
Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, huatiao and chicken stock in. Simmer for couple mins.
Thicken with corn starch.
Pour the mushroom sauce over the tofu and serve!

Notes

Use UHT soy milk unsweetened
Leave tofu to complete cool before slicing and deep frying
Best to leave tofu overnight in fridge before using them to deep fry

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal

Keyword deep fried, healthy, vegetables

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