
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.
Peel the shrimp and set the shells on the side.
Toast the shells for 2-3 minutes and add-in 2 cups of water. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
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
Remove the shell from the pot and add in diced tomato; let it simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tomato is soft.
Form individual shrimp balls (1-2 tbsp) by hand and add it to the stew. Simmer for 2-3 minutes
Add in soft tofu and simmer for another 1-2 minutes or until tofu is cooked.
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