Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Steamed Stuffed Tofu Puffs
蒸釀豆卜
Recipe overview
Steamed Stuffed Tofu Puffs is a simple Hong Kong home-style steamed dish. Seasoned minced pork filling is stuffed into tofu puffs, steamed until cooked, then finished with a light soy sauce drizzle. Tofu puffs absorb the meat juice and sauce, becoming soft and suitable for children and elderly family members.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 tofu puffs
- 250g minced pork
- 2 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, A little white pepper, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, A little sesame oil, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons hot water, A little sesame oil, , , , Marinade:
- Stir-fry sauce:
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Tools
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Bowls
- Steaming plate
- Small spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Steaming rack
- Wok or steamer
- Wok or steamer
- Small pot
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Steps
Step 1
Prepare ingredients
Prepare tofu puffs, minced pork, mushrooms, carrot, spring onion, ginger, and seasonings.
Step 2
Soak and dice mushrooms
Soak dried mushrooms until soft, remove stems, and dice finely.
Step 3
Dice carrot, scallion, and ginger
Dice carrot finely, chop spring onion, and grate ginger.
Step 4
Mix pork filling
Mix minced pork with mushrooms, carrot, spring onion, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
Step 5
Stir filling with water
Add water in two batches and stir in one direction until slightly sticky.
Step 6
Cut open tofu puffs
Cut a small opening on one side of each tofu puff without cutting through.
Step 7
Stuff tofu puffs
Spoon filling into tofu puffs and press the surface flat. Do not overfill.
Step 8
Arrange on steaming plate
Arrange stuffed tofu puffs on a plate, filling side up, without overlapping.
Step 9
Prepare steamer
Boil water in a wok or steamer and place the steaming rack inside.
Step 10
Steam tofu puffs
Steam over high heat for 10-12 minutes until filling is fully cooked.
Step 11
Mix soy sauce drizzle
Mix soy sauce, sugar, hot water, and sesame oil.
Step 12
Drizzle sauce and serve
Drizzle sauce over steamed tofu puffs and sprinkle spring onion.
Common mistakes
- Cutting tofu puffs too wide makes filling fall out.
- Overfilling makes them burst while steaming.
- Large filling pieces make stuffing difficult.
- Not stirring filling makes it loose.
- Undercooking leaves the center raw.
- Too salty sauce is difficult for children and elderly people.
Tips
Stuff tofu puffs about 80% full and do not overlap them on the steaming plate. Cut one open before serving if you need to check doneness. Keep seasoning light and ask Ma'am or Sir to taste.
