Taiwanese Savory Soy Milk (Xian Dou Jiang) with Vegan Shrimp Substitute

Ingredients

• 4 cups Unsweetened soy milk
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili oil
• 1/4 cup Pickled mustard greens
• 1/4 cup Dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Chopped scallions
• 1 cup Fried youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks)
• 1/4 teaspoon White pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat the 4 cups of unsweetened soy milk in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes, until the temperature reaches approximately 200°F (93°C) and small bubbles begin to form around the edges, indicating it is very hot but not yet vigorously boiling.
2. 2Divide the 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of chili oil evenly among four individual serving bowls.
3. 3To each of the four bowls, add 1/4 cup of pickled mustard greens, 1/4 cup of dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions, and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, distributing them evenly.
4. 4Carefully pour the hot soy milk from the pot into each of the four prepared serving bowls, filling them evenly. The hot soy milk will curdle slightly upon contact with the vinegar, creating a soft, tofu-like texture.
5. 5Immediately top each bowl with 1 cup of fried youtiao, breaking them into smaller pieces if desired, distributing them evenly among the four bowls. Serve the dish immediately while hot.

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