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Trust Us — Homemade Tofu Tastes Even Better
View recipe: Trust Us — Homemade Tofu Tastes Even BetterMaking tofu at home isn’t as difficult as it may seem. In fact, if you can manage it, homemade tofu almost always tastes better than store-bought.
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Cold Tofu Dishes (1) : When Tender Silken Tofu meets with wild Herb Sprouts
View recipe: Cold Tofu Dishes (1) : When Tender Silken Tofu meets with wild Herb SproutsWhen spring arrives, Chinese people often see this lush wild leaf vegetable —- Xiangchun sprouts (also known as Chinese toon shoots) on their dining tables, which has become a dietary habit and tradition. These tender shoots…
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A Better Version of Spicy Cold Dish, Made with Healthier Black Bean Tofu
View recipe: A Better Version of Spicy Cold Dish, Made with Healthier Black Bean TofuThis dish is not only vegetarian-friendly, but also works beautifully as a savory afternoon snack — light, satisfying, and full of flavor.
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Tofu Dish With Peanut Sesame Oil: The Simplest And Purist Chinese Flavor
View recipe: Tofu Dish With Peanut Sesame Oil: The Simplest And Purist Chinese FlavorIn summer, the easiest and most refreshing way is to serve it cold with a good sauce. With just the right mix of condiments, it can be as satisfying and cooling as a scoop of ice…
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Spicy Garlic Oven-Roasted Fava Beans
View recipe: Spicy Garlic Oven-Roasted Fava BeansWe often borrow Western cooking techniques to create dishes that suit our own Chinese tastes. This time, we used the oven to make roasted fava beans — a simple yet incredibly flavorful result.
Feature Food Story in 2025
Tofu is China’s magical invention, which is much more than you have known. Though mild at first bite, it leaves a gentle sweetness on the palate and is exceptionally good at absorbing flavors. For this reason, in the famous Qing-dynasty culinary classic The Suiyuan Cookbook, the gastronome Yuan Mei wrote: ‘When tofu is properly cooked, it surpasses swallow’s nest.‘ This very quality of tofu also embodies a kind of philosophy woven into everyday life in China…
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