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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 1/2 inch by 1/2 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, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, mix and set aside. . 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 thi
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Knotted tofu skin — absorbs sauce flavor, braised, hot pot, stir-fry
Pre-seasoned pressed tofu — slice and stir-fry, no pressing needed
Homemade tofu kit — nigari, press mold, cloth, fresh tofu from soybeans
Chinese home comfort food — dumplings, noodles, stir-fries, family
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