Japanese tofu 3 bags Shiitake mushrooms 5-6 flowers
Carrot small half root Fresh shrimp 6 pieces
Crab sticks 3-4 pieces Frozen peas Appropriate amount
Salad oil Appropriate amount Oyster sauce Appropriate amount
Light soy sauce Appropriate amount sugar A little
Salt A little Water starch A little
How to make braised Japanese tofu Illustration of braised Japanese tofu 1

Step 1

Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water. Do not pour the water used to soak the mushrooms, keep it for later use. Illustration of Braised Japanese Tofu 2

Step 2

Wash the carrots and cut them into thin slices, thaw the frozen peas and blanch them in boiling water and set aside. Illustration of Braised Japanese Tofu 3

Step 3

The Japanese tofu package is cut in the middle, cut into equal sections, and wrapped in cornstarch. Illustration of braised Japanese tofu 4

Step 4

Wash, peel, brain and devein the fresh shrimps, blanch them in boiling water, take them out when they change color, cut them into sections and set aside. You can also add some crab sticks for hot pot and set aside.

Step 5

The cornstarch used to wrap the tofu should not be too little. After the pan is hot, pour in salad oil and fry the tofu over low heat. Be sure to fry one side before flipping it over. Fry until golden and take it out for later use. Illustration of Braised Japanese Tofu 6

Step 6

Use oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, and the appropriate amount of mushroom water to make a bowl of sauce. After heating the pan, add a little oil, add carrots and mushrooms and stir-fry. Illustration of Braised Japanese Tofu 7

Step 7

Add reserved shrimp and peas. Illustration of braised Japanese tofu 8

Step 8

At this time, pour in the fried Japanese tofu. Since it is fragile, it is best to stir-fry it instead of stir-frying it. If there is a lot of soup in the end, add a little water starch. It is best if the soup becomes slightly thicker. Cooking Tips for Braised Japanese Tofu