Tofu is an ingredient for making delicious and nutritious steamed dishes, fried dishes,… Let’s join the Cooking section of TasteVN to make 3 ways to prepare soft, delicious, and aromatic steamed tofu with eggs right now!
1. Steamed Tofu with Chicken Eggs
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Tofu with Chicken Eggs For 2 servings
Chicken eggs 3 pieces Soft tofu 100 gr Carrot 20 gr Chicken broth 100 ml
How to Choose Good Chicken Eggs
- For industrial chicken eggs, you can observe the outer shell, choose eggs that have a dark brown color, are evenly colored, and are not cracked or have dark spots.
- Use your hand to feel the shell; if the shell feels rough and coarse, the eggs are fresh. Conversely, if the shell is smooth and shiny, the eggs are old.
- Hold the egg close to your ear and shake it gently; if you hear or feel movement inside, the egg is spoiled, has been stored for too long, or is an egg that a hen is currently incubating. If there is no sound, the egg is fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that are long and tapered at the end, with smooth skin, firm to the touch, and slightly hard when pressed.
- Select those with a deep orange color, fresh green tops, and tightly attached to the body.
- Avoid old carrots that are bruised, cracked, slimy,… with wilted tops and damaged connections to the body.
- You should also avoid choosing overly large carrots as these are older, which will be fibrous and lacking in nutrients.
Tools needed
Steamer pot, bowl, strainer,…
How to make Steamed Tofu with Egg
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Mash the tofu
Place the soft tofu on the strainer and use a spoon to mash it, filtering out the smooth tofu to put into the bowl.
Tip: You can use regular tofu. However, soft tofu will make the dish smoother and richer after steaming.
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Cut the carrot
Use a knife to slice the carrot into thin pieces about 0.5cm thick, then proceed to cut the carrot into small cubes.
Tip: You can add various other vegetables to make the dish more nutritious and appealing.
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Sift the eggs
Separate the egg yolk and put it in a bowl, then use a whisk to mix the eggs well.
Continue to use a sieve to filter the eggs into the bowl of the tofu and carrot mixture.
Tip: You can use the egg whites as well. However, if cooking for a child under 1 year old, you should only use the egg yolks.
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Steamed tofu
Mix the chicken broth, eggs, carrots, and tofu together until well combined.
Then pour the mixture into a ceramic bowl, cover with plastic wrap. After that, steam in a pot for 20 minutes.
Tip: Use plastic wrap to cover the mouth of the bowl to prevent the surface of the steamed tofu from being pockmarked when steam condenses during the steaming process.
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Final product
The steamed tofu with eggs has a rich and fragrant flavor from the eggs and tofu, combined with the nutty carrots, making it a nutritious family dish and also a delicious baby food for the little ones!
2. Steamed tofu with quail eggs
Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Tofu with Quail Eggs Serves 5
Soft tofu 220 gr (round block type) Quail eggs 5 eggs Cilantro 5 gr Chili 1 piece Oyster sauce 3 teaspoons Tapioca starch 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to Make Steamed Tofu with Quail Eggs
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Prepare the tofu
Cut the soft tofu into round slices about 1 – 1.5cm thick.
Then, carefully use a teaspoon to scoop out a round indentation in the center of each tofu slice, leaving the bottom intact.
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Put the eggs in
You crack quail eggs into the center of each tofu slice that has been hollowed out. Each tofu slice gets one egg.
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Steam the tofu
Place the tofu on a plate or tray, then set it on the steamer. When the water in the pot is boiling, place the steamer in the pot, cover it, and steam for 20 minutes.
Tip: If you don’t like steaming, you can fry the tofu using a non-stick pan to fry the bottom side of the tofu for about 10 minutes with oil over low heat!
While waiting for the tofu and eggs to steam, you can prepare the sauce.
In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 50ml of water, and 3 teaspoons of oyster sauce, and mix well.
Heat a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil until hot, then add the cornstarch mixture and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Transfer the steamed tofu with egg to a plate, drizzle the sauce on top, and garnish with a little cilantro and finely chopped chili to enhance the flavor of the dish.
The fragrant and creamy egg and tofu blend together with the salty, thick sauce, making it incredibly delicious. You can serve it with white rice and soy sauce for an even more appealing meal!
3. Steamed Tofu with Egg and Shrimp
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Tofu with Egg and Shrimp Serves 2
Silken tofu 1 piece (220g) Chicken eggs 4 eggs Shrimp 200 g (or fresh shrimp) Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 teaspoon (soy sauce) Green onions a little Seasoning a little (seasoning/ pepper/ salt)
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- Choose shrimp with a transparent shell, a slight sea smell, and no fishy odor. Avoid shrimp that are dark in color, have uneven colors, or have both dark and light spots.
- Choose shrimp with tails that are evenly folded together. If the shrimp’s tail is spread out, it has been injected with chemicals.
- Do not choose shrimp that have a curved body, are slimy, have a bad smell, have a rough shell, or where the head and antennae are not firmly attached to the body.
See more: How to choose fresh shrimp and how to store fresh shrimp in the refrigerator for the longest time
Tools needed
Steaming pot, steamer, spoon and chopsticks,…
How to make Steamed Tofu with Eggs and Shrimp
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Prepare tofu and shrimp
Wash the shrimp thoroughly, then peel off the shell, make a cut along the back of the shrimp and remove the vein. Then marinate the shrimp with a little salt, seasoning, and pepper for 15 minutes.
Cut the tofu into round slices about 1cm thick and place them in a bowl.
Quick way to prepare shrimp and remove the vein
- Count backwards from the shrimp tail to the second groove connecting two shell segments, insert a toothpick through this spot and gently pull the black vein to remove it.
- You can also use a toothpick to poke out the head of the shrimp body to see the black vein without needing to cut the back. Gently pull this black thread out and the shrimp is clean.
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Sift eggs
Crack 4 eggs into a bowl along with a little salt and 150ml of water, then use a whisk to beat the egg mixture until smooth.
Then use a sieve to strain the eggs over the bowl of sliced tofu.
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Steam tofu and eggs
Pour the tofu and egg mixture into a pot or tray for steaming for about 5 – 7 minutes over medium heat.
Tip: Use a spoon to remove any foam that rises to the surface before steaming to ensure the eggs are smooth, not pockmarked, and more visually appealing.
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Steaming with shrimp
Arrange the steamed shrimp evenly on the surface of the eggs and tofu that were just steamed. Then cover and steam for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat to finish.
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Final product
You drizzle a teaspoon of sesame oil and a teaspoon of soy sauce over the steamed tofu with eggs and shrimp, along with finely chopped green onions to enhance the flavor of the dish. You can add sliced chili if you want it spicy.
Enjoy the dish with the fragrant richness of eggs and tofu, the sweet chewiness of shrimp served with white rice, it’s incredibly delicious.
Successful Implementation Tips
- You can use either regular white tofu or soft tofu, but using soft tofu will make the dish more fragrant, rich, and smooth.
- Soft tofu is usually very soft and easy to break, so you should place it on a flat surface and use a sharp knife to cut it carefully to avoid breaking it apart.
- Remove all the bubbles on the surface and do not steam over high heat or for too long, as the tofu and eggs will boil and become pitted, making the dish less smooth and rich when enjoyed.
- The dish will taste better when served with white rice, soy sauce, or fish sauce and enjoyed while still hot.
How to Choose Good Tofu
For regular tofu
- Good tofu will always have a creamy white color. Conversely, tofu with gypsum will usually be yellower; the more yellow, the more gypsum it contains. Therefore, you should avoid buying pieces of tofu that are yellow or have a yellow tint.
- If you touch the tofu and find it soft and light in your hand, you should buy it. Pieces that are heavy, firm, slightly hard, and square should not be purchased, as these are usually tofu mixed with gypsum.
- Pure tofu will have a fragrant smell, while tofu with gypsum will smell of lime or have no smell at all.
For soft tofu
- Choose pieces of white, soft, smooth tofu that are intact, without any dark spots, or green mold.
- You should buy from reputable food stores, check the expiration date, and ensure that the packaging is carefully sealed, not cracked, torn, or deformed,…
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The dish steamed tofu with egg is aromatic and rich, making family meals more delicious and appealing. Quickly prepare this dish to add to your family’s rich menu!
*Refer to images and recipes from Delicious Dishes, 3in1 Baby Food – Baby Food From the Heart and I am Ma Xiaohuai
