Chinese Steamed Tofu with Dried Shrimp

This is a relatively healthy and simple dish with TOFU as the 'star'.  The silky soft tofu is steamed

Ingredients:

2 blocks             White silky tofu

1/4 cup              Dried shrimp ( soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained )

3                        Shallots ( sliced )

2 teaspoons       Light soy sauce ( adjust to taste )

1/2 teaspoon     Dark soy sauce 

1                        Stalk green onion ( cut into thin strips )

1                        Red chilli ( cut into thin strips )

                          Soak the green onions and red chillies in ice water.

Method:

1.      In a wok of boiled water, steam tofu over high heat for 8 minutes.

2.      While tofu is steaming in wok, deep fry the shallot slices in hot oil on low heat until

         golden brown. ( be careful not to over brown the shallots or it will be bitter ).  Set aside.

3.      Heat up a wok or pan.  Add 1 tablespoon of oil.  Add the dried shrimp and fry until 

         fragrant.  Add 3 tablespoons of water and the soy sauces.  Adjust to taste.  Remove

         from heat and set aside.

4.      Drain off excess water from the steamed tofu.  Pour the shallots together with the oil

         and the dried shrimp on top of the tofu.

5.     Garnish with the green onions and red chillies.  Serve hot.