Steamed Silken Tofu with Chicken and Shrimp in Sake

Tofu is a healthy choice of food that is affordable and abundant. Tofu can now be found in your local supermarkets throughout the year and it's one of the most versatile foods.It is high in protein and calcium and well known for its ability to absorb new flavors through spices and marinades. Due to its chameleon-like qualities and nutritional value , tofu is a staple of Asian cuisines for hundreds of years, has recently become popular in Western vegetarian cooking.I understand these days alots of western try to add tofu into their diet.I always try to stock up couple of boxes silken tofu at home.One of the tofu dish that I likes is steamed tofu with chicken and shrimp. This steamed tofu dish is easy to prepared and required minimal seasoning and ingredients,not to said it's really taste delicious!

Ingredients:

1 box of medium size silken soft tofu,cut into 10 pieces

1 piece boneless chicken thigh, about 200 gm,diced
8-10 large shrimp,deveined and de-shelled,slices into 2
3 buttons white mushroom,washed and diced
handful cut scallion
handful diced carrot
1 large egg
1 tsp white pepper powder
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1 tbsp corn flour
2 tbsp sake or rice wine

*combined above ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well except soft tofu*

2 tbsp sesame oil
Method:

1:Prepare steamer with water at high heat.Combined all ingredients in a medium bowl,mix well,except tofu.Placed cut tofu on a large plate.Spoon 1-2 tsp chicken and shrimp mixture on top of each cut tofu.
2:When water is rolling boil,place the tofu in the steamer for 20-25 minutes or steam until cooked.Drizzle with sesame oil before remove steamed tofu from steamer.
3:Serve hot or warm immediately.