Shrimp With Tofu Stir Fry Food

TOFU AND SHRIMP WITH HOISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, ginger and cornstarch and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add tofu cubes and stir-fry about 2 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides; remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; stir-fry garlic and shrimp for 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; add green onion and hoisin sauce mixture and red pepper and cook, stirring until thickened and shrimp turns slightly pink, about 3 minutes; add tofu and combine well but stirring very gently so as not to break up the tofu cubes.

SHRIMP WITH TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in #1 and marinate the shrimp for about 5 minutes.
• Heat up wok or skillet and add cooking oil. Stir-fry the shrimp until pink and just cooked and remove.
• Use oil left in pan and sauté the ginger root and green onions until fragrant.
• Add the broth #2 and bring to a boil, then add #3, bring it back to a boil again and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp back in and #4 to the stir to thicken. (Make sure to mix the cornstarch and water throughly before adding, it tends to settle if left for even a few seconds).
• Add sesame oil and transfer right away to a serving dish (the sesame oil is to enhance the flavor not used to cook the dish).

SHRIMP PHAD THAI

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a medium bowl with hot water to cover. Soak until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Whisk the sugar with the fish sauce and vinegar in a small bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot and add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil. Pour in the eggs, tilting the skillet as you pour to make a thin, even coating of egg. Cook until just set, about 45 seconds. Invert the eggs onto a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Add another 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil to the same skillet and heat over high heat. Add the shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes, and salt, to taste. Stir-fry until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil over high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook about 2 minutes more. Add the noodles and cook, tossing, until lightly coated with the garlic mixture, about 1 minute. Add the fish sauce mixture and large scallion pieces and heat through. Stir in the cooked egg and shrimp, 1 cup of the sprouts, and the 1/3 cup peanuts and toss until hot. Divide the Phad Thai among plates and top with the remaining sprouts, additional peanuts, and chopped scallions. Serve immediately with the lime wedges and Sri Racha.

CHINESE TOFU AND SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• PREPARATION.
• Remove the shells from the shrimp and devein by cutting a slit along the back of the shrimp (removing the vein), place the shrimp in a bowl, add 2 teaspoons of salt, mix and then rinse under cold water, add another 2 teaspoons of salt, mix and rinse under cold water, pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
• Add to shrimp bowl the following seasonings-1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil and a dash of white pepper, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer, when you are ready to cook).
• Cut up the tofu into small pieces about 1 to 1 ½ inch by ½ to 1 inch size (approximately) set aside.
• Wash and clean the scallions and cut at an angle into 1/2 inch pieces, set aside.
• In a cup with the stock, add the following seasonings: soy sauce, rice wine, bean sauce, garlic, chili paste, pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, mix and set aside.
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• COOKING DIRECTIONS.
• In a Teflon pan (or wok) add 2 tablespoons peanut oil and bring to medium heat and then add the cut up tofu, shake pan a little and with a spatula separate the pieces. Cook for 5 minutes and then turn the pieces, cook another 5 minutes, toss as needed and cook until the pieces are a golden brown in color, drain and set aside.
• Next add 2 tablespoons of oil to a clean Teflon pan (or wok) and when medium hot add the ginger, cook for 30 seconds and then add the seasoned shrimp, stir-fry until the shrimps start to turn pink (important to made sure that you do not overcook the shrimp).
• Add back the tofu and gently toss (try not to break up the tofu) and cook for another minute or two.
• Next re-stir the stock mixture and pour into the pan, stir-fry for another minute and again try not to break up the tofu, add 2 teaspoons sesame oil, add the cut up spring scallions, toss to coat all.
• In a big plate add the yellow or white rice around the side (to form well) and in the center add the shrimp and tofu combination.
• Enjoy this Asian dish.
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• NOTE:.
• The Amoy Sichuan Spicy Noodle Sauce (fermented salted soybean, chili, garlic) is a great ingredient for this somewhat spicy dish or use other types of sauce found on Asian food store shelves.

LOW-FAT SHRIMP AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In bowl, blend water, soy sauce, wine, cornstarch, and ginger until smooth.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil in large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Stir fry garlic until softened, about 2 min.
• Add shrimp and stir fry until pink, about 4 min.
• Add broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, corn, water chestnuts, and scallions.
• Stir fry one minute, mixing well.
• Stir sauce mixture to combine, pour over veggies.
• Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, 5-7 min.
• ,until sauce thickens and veggies are crisp-tender.

SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put cornstarch in pie pan.
• Add tofu and coat on all sides.
• Heat 2 TB oil in pan over medium-high heat.
• Add tofu and cook until brown (be careful it turns very easily).
• Remove and transfer to bowl.
• Add remaining 2 TB oil to pan.
• Saute vegetables (green onions- pepper) over medium heat until cooked through (10 minutes).
• Add shrimp (if using) and continue cooking 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
• Mix vinegar, sweet n' sour sauce and hot sauce in measuring cup.
• Add sauce mixture and tofu to pan and cook 5 minutes longer.

SHRIMP AND TOFU FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until aroma is present, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink and firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Pour in more oil if needed. Add tofu and stir-fry until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Crack in eggs and scramble, in two batches, until set, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Add frozen vegetables and mushrooms and stir-fry in the wok until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, shrimp, tofu, and rice. Mix together and add soy sauce. Heat through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve topped with green onions.

SHRIMP STIR FRY

Steps:

• Mix chicken stock, soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat sesame oil in a large skill over medium-high heat until oil shimmers; cook and stir vegetables in hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Stir chicken stock mixture into vegetable-shrimp mixture. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables and shrimp are coated and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.

EASY SHRIMP VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Stir the rice and 1 3/4 cup water together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover, and cook in the microwave on High for 8 minutes until the water is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, cider vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the broccoli, carrots, onion, and black pepper; cook and stir until the broccoli and carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
• Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the sauce mixture; cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp to the sauce and stir until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir the vegetables back into the pan and serve over the brown rice.

ASPARAGUS TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry tofu, salt, pepper and remaining ginger in remaining oil for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add asparagus mixture and tofu; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.

SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a skillet, stir-fry broccoli and peppers in oil until tender. Add shrimp; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, orange juice and soy sauce until smooth; add to skillet. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.