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Claypot Tofu with Shrimp Balls
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Claypot Tofu with Shrimp Balls
Marinating Ingredients:
- 12 oz shrimp, deveined and shells removed, chopped into small pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of white pepper powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 box of soft tofu, cut into medium-sized cubes
- 4 cups Napa cabbage, cut into cubes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 3 slices of ginger
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with water (for thickening)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish
STEPS
- In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with salt, white pepper powder, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Place the shrimp mixture in the refrigerator and let it marinate for a few hours.
- Heat a claypot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil and the ginger slices.
- Add the Napa cabbage cubes and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring it to a boil.
- Gently add the tofu cubes to the claypot without stirring. Instead, slowly shake the claypot to level out the ingredients.
- Turn off the heat and use a large spoon to form individual shrimp balls from the marinated shrimp mixture. Place them in the claypot.
- Turn the heat back to medium and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
- Your Claypot Tofu with Shrimp Balls is now ready to serve.
Note: Remember to adjust the cooking time as needed to ensure the shrimp balls are cooked through.