Stir Fried Bean Curd With Shrimp Recipes

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP AND BEAN CURD II

Steps:

• 1. Shell, devein and dice shrimp. Dice bean curd. Slice fresh mushrooms. Shell and parboil peas. 2. Combine sherry, soy sauce, salt and pepper. 3. Heat oil. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink. Remove from pan. 4. Heat remaining oil. Add mushrooms stir-fry to soften slightly. Then add parboiled peas and stir-fry 1 minute more. 5. Add diced bean curd and sherry-soy mixture. Stir-fry gently until bean curd is heated through. 6. Return shrimp and cook, gently stirring, to reheat and blend flavors (about 1 minute). Serve at once. VARIATIONS: * In step 1, toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon sherry. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. * In step 3, stir-fry shrimp 1/2 minute then add sherry-soy mixture and stir-fry until shrimp turns pink. In step 5, add 1/2 cup stock with bean curd and simmer, covered, to heat through. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

CHINESE TOFU AND SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• PREPARATION.
• Remove the shells from the shrimp and devein by cutting a slit along the back of the shrimp (removing the vein), place the shrimp in a bowl, add 2 teaspoons of salt, mix and then rinse under cold water, add another 2 teaspoons of salt, mix and rinse under cold water, pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
• Add to shrimp bowl the following seasonings-1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil and a dash of white pepper, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer, when you are ready to cook).
• Cut up the tofu into small pieces about 1 to 1 ½ inch by ½ to 1 inch size (approximately) set aside.
• Wash and clean the scallions and cut at an angle into 1/2 inch pieces, set aside.
• In a cup with the stock, add the following seasonings: soy sauce, rice wine, bean sauce, garlic, chili paste, pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, mix and set aside.
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• COOKING DIRECTIONS.
• In a Teflon pan (or wok) add 2 tablespoons peanut oil and bring to medium heat and then add the cut up tofu, shake pan a little and with a spatula separate the pieces. Cook for 5 minutes and then turn the pieces, cook another 5 minutes, toss as needed and cook until the pieces are a golden brown in color, drain and set aside.
• Next add 2 tablespoons of oil to a clean Teflon pan (or wok) and when medium hot add the ginger, cook for 30 seconds and then add the seasoned shrimp, stir-fry until the shrimps start to turn pink (important to made sure that you do not overcook the shrimp).
• Add back the tofu and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu) and cook for another minute or two.
• Next re-stir the stock mixture and pour into the pan, stir-fry for another minute and again try not to break up the tofu, add 2 teaspoons sesame oil, add the cut up spring scallions, toss to coat all.
• In a big plate add the yellow or white rice around the side (to form well) and in the center add the shrimp and tofu combination.
• Enjoy this Asian dish.
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• NOTE:.
• The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this somewhat spicy dish or use other types of sauce found on Asian food store shelves.

STIR-FRIED BEAN CURD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Cut each bean curd cake in 6 to 8 pieces or in 1-inch cubes. Cut scallion stalk in 1-inch sections. Shell and devein shrimp, then cut in 1-inch pieces.2. Heat oil. Add salt then scallion, and stir-fry a few times until translucent. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pinkish. Then add bean curd stir-fry gently until heated through (2 to 3 minutes). 3. Sprinkle with soy sauce and remaining salt and stir in gently.NOTE: Since bean curd is fragile, vigorous stir-frying will demolish it. Therefore shake or tilt the pan from time to time to baste the bean curd with hot oil or else separately turn the pieces so they can heat through evenly. VARIATIONS: * For the soy sauce, substitute oyster sauce. * Use 4 or 5 whole scallions, cut in 1-inch lengths. * Before serving, sprinkle bean curd with a few drops of sesame oil or garnish with minced raw scallion

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH DEEP-FRIED BEAN CURD

Steps:

• 1. Shell and devein shrimp. Sprinkle with sherry and let stand 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. 2. Cut bean curd in 1-inch cubes. Cut scallion in 1/2-inch sections. Crush garlic. Meanwhile heat oil. 3. Add bean curd cubes to oil, several at a time, and deep-fry until golden. Drain On paper toweling. 4. Heat remaining oil. Add salt, then garlic and scallions stir-fry a few times. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pinkish. 5. Quickly stir in soy sauce and sugar to blend then cook, covered, 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat. 6. Return bean curd, stirring gently, only to heat through. Serve at once. VARIATIONS: * For the bean curd, substitute 4 slices slightly stale white bread. (Remove crusts, cut in cubes, then deep-fry until golden.) * In step 5, omit the soy sauce. Add 3 tablespoons catsup and a pinch of salt with the sugar. Stir-fry with the shrimp 2 minutes then pick up step 6. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.