Tofu Shrimp Ball Stew

Tofu Shrimp Ball Stew

from tiffycooks.com
30 min
4 servings

Today we are making my famous Shrimp Ball Stew that my guests always rave about. The shrimp balls are juicy and tender and cooked in a perfectly seasoned umami stock. It is also a super healthy dish that is easy to make at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Shrimp
  • 3 Tomato
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 pack Soft Tofu (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp Dashi Powder
  • 1 tsp White Pepper
  • 1 Egg White
  • 2 tsp Corn Starch

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel the shrimp and set the shells on the side.

  2. 2

    Toast the shells for 2-3 minutes and add-in 2 cups of water. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mince the shrimp until it turns into a paste, and in a bowl, add in white pepper, egg white, corn starch, and 1 tbsp of dashi stock. Mix in one direction and let it set aside for 20 minutes

  4. 4

    Remove the shell from the pot and add in diced tomato; let it simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tomato is soft.

  5. 5

    Form individual shrimp balls (1-2 tbsp) by hand and add it to the stew. Simmer for 2-3 minutes

  6. 6

    Add in soft tofu and simmer for another 1-2 minutes or until tofu is cooked.

  7. 7

    Optional, if you want a sticker stew, mix 1 tbsp of corn starch and 3 tbsp of colder water and pour it into the stew. Simmer for additional 2-3 minutes