Quick Shrimp and Tofu Simmer

Ingredients

• shrimp — 200 g, peeled and deveined
• firm tofu — 400 g (1 block), sliced 1.5 cm thick
• garlic — 3 cloves, minced
• scallions — 2 stalks, chopped
• soy sauce — 1 tbsp
• oyster sauce — 1 tbsp
• white pepper — 1/4 tsp
• cornstarch — 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water
• cooking oil — 2 tbsp

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Pat the tofu slices dry with paper towels.
2. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the tofu 3 minutes per side until golden. Leave it in the pan.
3. Push the tofu aside, add the remaining 1/2 tbsp oil and the garlic, and stir 20 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring, until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, white pepper, and 1/3 cup water. Slide the pan gently (don't stir) to combine.
6. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 3 minutes so the tofu absorbs the sauce.
7. Re-stir the cornstarch slurry, pour it in, and swirl the pan for 30 seconds until the sauce turns glossy.
8. Top with scallions and serve straight from the pan.