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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

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15m

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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.

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Servings: 4

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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

Cantonese Slippery Eggs with Tofu and Peas Recipe

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Cantonese Slippery Eggs with Tofu and Peas Recipe

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