Cantonese Slippery Eggs with Tofu and Peas Recipe

Name: Cantonese Slippery Eggs with Tofu and Peas Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (28g) cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups (355ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, dashi , or water, divided; 4 large eggs; Kosher salt and ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon (15ml) peanut, rice bran, or other neutral oil, plus more for greasing wok; 2 coin-sized slices fresh ginger; 2 scallions, chopped into 1/4-inch segments, greens reserved separately; 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 teaspoons; 10g); 2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or sake; 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas (optional); One 12-ounce block firm silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note); Salt, to taste; White pepper, to taste; MSG, to taste (optional); Small handful roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional); Steamed rice, for serving

Prep 5m

Cook 15m

Total 20m

This Cantonese Slippery Eggs with Tofu and Peas recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that combines silky eggs, tender tofu, and vibrant peas in a savory sauce. With fragrant aromatics and a comforting bowl of steamed rice, it's a perfect meal for when you need something nourishing and satisfying.

Silky Eggs

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

3 tablespoons (28g) cornstarch

1 1/2 cups (355ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, dashi , or water, divided

Kosher salt and ground white pepper

1 tablespoon (15ml) peanut, rice bran, or other neutral oil, plus more for greasing wok

2 coin-sized slices fresh ginger

2 scallions, chopped into 1/4-inch segments, greens reserved separately

2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 teaspoons; 10g)

2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or sake

1/2 cup thawed frozen peas (optional)

One 12-ounce block firm silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note)

White pepper, to taste

MSG, to taste (optional)

Small handful roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steamed rice, for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

285kcal

14%
Fat

16g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

19g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

4g

0%
Protein

16g

0%
Cholesterol

210mg

10%
Sodium

228mg

11%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cantonese Slippery Eggs with Tofu and Peas Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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