Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (2024)

26 August 2009 | 48 comments
Posted in 30-minutes recipe, Chinese, Featured Articles, fish, One-dish meal, seafood, tofu

Recipe for Minced Fish with Tofu (鱼蓉豆腐羹)

Adapted and modified – A Cook’s book of fish (鱼儿香)

Ingredients:
230-250g fish flesh (net weight) (N1)
1 box smooth tofu/ beancurd (approx 300g)
100 ml chicken stock/ 鸡汤或上汤 (N2)
1-1½ tbsp cornstarch solutions (mix corn flour with some water)
1 tbsp chopped spring onions
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Seasonings:
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp sesame oil
1/8 tsp pepper

Methods:

  1. Heat up oil to pan-fry fish until cooked properly. Dish up. De-bone, flake out and loosen the fish flesh. Set aside.
  2. Removetofu from the box. Pat dry with kitchen towel. Cut into 2cm cubes.
  3. Heat up 1 tbsp oil to slightly pan-fry thetofu cubes. Then add in fish flesh and stir-fry until fragrant.
  4. Add in seasonings and stir-fry until well combined.
  5. Pour in chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Simmer for a while.
  6. Thicken the dish with cornstarch solutions.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and chopped coriander leaves. (N5)
  8. Dish up and serve when it is hot.

Notes:

  1. The original recipe called for grouper haddock/ ikan kerapu (石斑鱼) but I used threadfin/ ikan kurau fish fillet (马友鱼). If you cook this dish for kids, it is recommended to use fish fillet because less risk of omitting fish bones during the process of de-boning.
  2. I mixed 1 teaspoon of Maggi chicken concentrate stock with 100 ml water to make the stock. You do not need to use all the stocks. It depends on the consistency you require for the dish.
  3. Do not over-stir the ingredients. Otherwise, they will turn mushy.
  4. Refer to this post on how to remove tofu/ beancurd.
  5. Before dishing up, you can add a dash of pepper and sesame oil to give this dish extra flavour.

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48 Comments

  1. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (2)Ching says:

    26 August 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing this easy recipe. But I would probably omit the pan-frying of fish and tofu all together.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (3)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:24 pm

      Ching: If you use the whole fish ie grouper haddock, how do you mince the fish flesh without pan-frying? Just wonder. 😉

      Reply

      • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (4)Rene3446 says:

        23 December 2011 at 1:45 pm

        How abt using the frozen sutchi fillets avail at major supermkts? They cook easy and if u realli want minced fish, u can always steam the fillets first, and break it up.

        Also i wld add some chinese wolfberries to spice up the colors and increase the nutritional value.

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        • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (5)food-4tots says:

          27 December 2011 at 4:37 pm

          Rene3446: Sorry, I haven’t tried frozen sutchi fillet before. I personally prefer fresh spanish mackerel. Btw thanks for your kind sharing! 😉

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  2. 26 August 2009 at 5:45 pm

    I love your pictures….
    The fish and tofu are a logical and delicious combination.

    Angie’s Recipes

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (7)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:24 pm

      Angie’s Recipes: Tks for your compliments! ;P

      Reply

  3. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (8)Selba says:

    26 August 2009 at 7:02 pm

    This is a nice dish of tofu. At home, instead of minced fish, my mom uses minced pork 🙂

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (9)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:26 pm

      Selba: The flavour and the texture of this dish will be difference between fish and pork. Do give this recipe a try and you will know it. ;P

      Reply

  4. 26 August 2009 at 7:27 pm

    This is a great weeknight recipe! Looks great with rice.

    Reply

    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (11)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:27 pm

      Pigpigscorner: Yes, it’s definitely a great one. ;P

      Reply

  5. 26 August 2009 at 11:42 pm

    Great, like you said both are good source of Protein. It’s suitable for kids and adults too.

    See Also
    Fast, Creamy Chicken Curry RecipeSpinach Salad with Sesame Sauce Recipe (Gomaae) – Japanese Cooking 101Miso Ramen Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (13)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:28 pm

      Little Inbox: Yes, it’s also my hubby’s favourite dish. 😉

      Reply

  6. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (14)Cookie says:

    27 August 2009 at 12:15 am

    This dish reminds me of my childhood in Shanghai. I LOVED soft tofu dishes whether it had ground pork, shrimp or fish in it or all of them! 🙂

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (15)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:29 pm

      Cookie: Do give it a try and hope you will luv it. 😉

      Reply

  7. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (16)Amy says:

    27 August 2009 at 2:22 am

    Okay, see…this is a recipe that I would love, but would not go over well with my husband or kids. SO, it goes in the stack of “must make when nobody is home.” Looks so good.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (17)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:31 pm

      Amy: I think you need a long time to clear your KIV list. 😉

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  8. 27 August 2009 at 2:26 am

    Ohh… Tofu..my favorite ingredient. Must give it a try as it looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (19)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:31 pm

      Kitchen Corner: Tks!! Do share with me your feedback! 😉

      Reply

  9. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (20)ck lam says:

    27 August 2009 at 4:14 am

    This dish is suitable for everyone…both tofu and fish are healthy ingredients.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (21)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:32 pm

      CK: It is a great dish when we have too much sinful food during weekends. 😉

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  10. 27 August 2009 at 6:56 am

    Thanks for this wonderful dish. Never tried fish with tofu before, should be very tasty from the look of your photo.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (23)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:33 pm

      Craft Passion: Tks! Ask you MIL to cook one for you. 😉

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  11. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (24)Alice says:

    27 August 2009 at 6:56 am

    Healthy and delicious! especially for kids!

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  12. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (26)lingzie says:

    27 August 2009 at 9:19 am

    oooo tofu! i love tofu! this looks interesting. i wouldn’t think of pairing fish meat with tofu (for fear of fishy smell) so must get really fresh fish! 🙂

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (27)food-4tots says:

      27 August 2009 at 5:35 pm

      Lingzie: Yes, freshness is important. Pan-frying the fish and adding chopped spring onions and coriander leaves will do the tricks too! 😉

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  13. 27 August 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Looks like a great idea for a healthy meal! 🙂 What kind of fish did you use?

    Reply

    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (29)food-4tots says:

      28 August 2009 at 5:27 pm

      Lee Mei (MCH): Tks!! I used threadfin/ ikan kurau fish fillet (马友鱼). 😉

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      • 29 August 2009 at 6:08 pm

        LK,
        Ok.. guess I wont be able to get this kind of fish here! 🙁

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        • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (31)food-4tots says:

          31 August 2009 at 12:41 pm

          Lee Mei (MCH): You can try to subsitute with other types of white fish. How about grouper haddock as suggested by this recipe? 😉

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  14. 28 August 2009 at 2:18 am

    wow this is such a simple dish and yet so delicious!

    Reply

    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (33)food-4tots says:

      28 August 2009 at 5:30 pm

      BBO: Yes, a SUPER fast meal – faster than fast food! 😉

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  15. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (34)email2me says:

    28 August 2009 at 2:44 am

    This is just like the way my mom cook for me last time when in hurry. Simple yet delicious. My mom use mackerel (Fish to make yong tau fu) to cook it usually. Feel more bouncy.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (35)food-4tots says:

      28 August 2009 at 5:34 pm

      Email2me: Tks for sharing. I will try out mackerel next time. 😉

      Reply

  16. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (36)noobcook says:

    28 August 2009 at 4:30 am

    This looks so healthy, wholesome and delicious 🙂

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (37)food-4tots says:

      28 August 2009 at 5:35 pm

      Noobcook: and also super-fast too! 😉

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  17. 28 August 2009 at 12:10 pm

    Very nice! It’s so home-styled and Asian. And best of all, easy to eat (for kids of all ages).

    Reply

    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (39)food-4tots says:

      28 August 2009 at 5:36 pm

      The Little Teochew: Tks! It is also suitable for old people. 😉

      Reply

  18. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (40)Christine says:

    28 August 2009 at 1:43 pm

    This will be great for the kids, although I have found lately that fish has become quite expensive to have more than once a week, especially if you want fresh fish. We can get frozen fish but it’s just not the same, always comes out “watery” and even has a smell. Is it just me?

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (41)food-4tots says:

      28 August 2009 at 5:39 pm

      Christine: I also noticed that price for fish is going up lately. We are still considered lucky to get fresh and reasonable fish over here. Haven’t faced your problem before. 😉

      Reply

  19. 29 August 2009 at 1:23 pm

    Sounds like a quick and delicious dish! Spring onions and coriander leaves are the perfect accents.

    Reply

    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (43)food-4tots says:

      31 August 2009 at 12:38 pm

      Lisa: Yes, you are right! They are the key ingredients to this dish. 😉

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  20. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (44)Dora says:

    30 August 2009 at 7:59 am

    Got fishy smell? Maybe can add ginger too?

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (45)food-4tots says:

      31 August 2009 at 4:53 pm

      Dora: Besides pan-frying the fish, both seasonings and fresh herbs (spring onions and coriander) also helps in getting rid of the fishy smell and adding flavour to the fish too. Do give it try! 😉

      Reply

  21. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (46)tigerfish says:

    1 September 2009 at 4:04 pm

    It sounds so comforting.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (47)food-4tots says:

      1 September 2009 at 5:08 pm

      Tigerfish: and yummy too! 😉

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  22. Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (48)Bryan V. says:

    2 October 2009 at 7:46 am

    The fish and tofu combination is new to me! gotta try it soon.

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    • Minced fish with tofu | Food-4Tots | Recipes for Toddlers - Part 2 (49)food-4tots says:

      2 October 2009 at 2:55 pm

      Bryan V. : Tks for dropping by at my blog and happy trying! 😉

      Reply

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