Bean Curd in Sauce

Bean Curd in Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 lb (500 g) fresh bean curd (tofu)

1 tsp dried shrimps, soaked and chopped

1 tsp scallions, chopped

1 tsp garlic, chopped

5 tsp soy sauce

2 tsp fresh coriander (or cilantro), chopped

1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour) dissolved in tbsp water

1/2 tsp MSG

2 oz (60 ml) vegetable oil

2 tsp sweet fermented flour sauce (substitute sweet bean paste or hoisin sauce)

1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped

3 1/2 oz (100 g) minced lean pork

2 tsp rice wine

3 1/2 fl oz (100 ml) high stock

3 tbsp (50 ml) peppercorn oil

RECIPE

Place the bean curd in a heat-proof bowl and steam for 10 minutes. Remove, drain, and cut into 1/2 inch 91 cm) cubes. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok over high heat to just warm about 160^oF(70^oC). Add the shrimps, sweet fermented flour sauce, scallions, ginger, garlic, and pork. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, and stock. Stir and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch-water mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Pour over the bean curd. Add coriander and MSG, sprinkle with the peppercorn oil, and serve.

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