How to cook Tofu with Shrimps

Ingredients 

• 1 package silken tofu
• 25 medium shrimps
• 2 tablespoons peanut / olive oil
• 2 slices ginger
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Rice wine
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup chicken (with no MSG type)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Slice the tofu into 1/2" squares. Put it into a dish and cover with boiling water for 20 minutes at least. 
   
2. Defrost by running it under water for about 5 minutes. 

   

   
   
3. Heat your wok to high heat, add oil. 
4. Slip in the 2 slices of ginger and stir a few times to release aromatics. 

   

   
   
5. Add the shrimps and stir-fry them untill they start turning pink and opaque. 

   

   
   
6. Add the chicken stock and turn the heat to medium low. 

    

   
   
7. Add the rice wine, soy sauce, salt and sugar. Stir it around in the wok. 

   

   

   
   
8. Drain your tofu in colander and pour into the wok, making sure tofu and shrimps are submerged in the stock. 

   

   
   
9. Allow it to shimmer for 3 to 4 minutes. 

   
   
10. Add enough water to the cornstarch to make mixture liquid when stirred and add it to the wok. Stirring it gently untill the sauce thickens. Try not to break the tofu cubes. 

    

    
    
11. Garnish with spring onion (if you like). Serve hot.