Steamed Stuffed Tofu (蒸釀豆腐)

Step 1

Devein and peel the shrimp.

Step 2

Add salt, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, and water to a bowl. Mix it up and pour it over the shrimp and fish paste.

Step 3

Remove the tofu from its packaging and pour out the water.

Step 4

Take your filling out of the fridge. Gently scoop about 1 tbsp of filling onto each tofu square. Press down gently to shape the filling.

Step 5

In a bowl, mix together fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch.

Step 6

Set the steamer rack in the wok and add water. To save time, use already hot or boiling water.

Step 7

Pour the steaming water out, or use a new, clean wok. Set the heat to high and pour the sauce in. Add a dash of oil and stir the sauce as it cooks. Turn the heat down to medium as it begins to boil.