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Doubanjiang Sauce Braised Soft Tofu: more sweet and less spicy
Compared with this, Mapo Tofu might be a little bland… Beside a deep fermented flavor of Doubanjiang Sauce, this tofu dish has a gentle sweetness from fruity peppers, as well as a touch of fresh ocean umami brought by the dried shrimp. 🥢 Main Ingredients Fresh tofu, red sweet pepper, dried shrimp, fermented bean curd,…
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Spicy Braised Tofu and Ribs with Fermented Bean Curd Sauce
As a member of the tofu family, fermented bean curd is also a magic seasoning and ingredient in our kitchen, often sparking new flavor inspirations. This time, using it as a braising sauce was a delightful surprise. 🥢 Basic Ingredients Fresh pork ribs, Fresh tofu, Leshan spicy fermented bean curd, Egg whites, Cilantro, Garlic, Cooking…
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Making Mapo Tofu a nutrition soup, only needs one more step
This version of Mapo Tofu is both nourishing and perfect with rice, and even beginner cooks can easily master it. In China, Mapo Tofu always ranks among the top beloved home-style dishes served with rice. Actually there’s no single “standard” recipe for Mapo tofu. For us, in our home cooking, health is as important as…
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Try making ice cream with tofu, no sugar low fat but still Sweet and Creamy
A light, velvety treat that’s naturally sweet, nutrient-packed, and so simple you’ll want to make it again and again—whether it’s a hot summer or a warm autumn. ☘️ How to Make It ☘️ For hosting friends, you are suggested to shape it with biscuit molds, then chilling in refrigerator—We make sure this wholesome delicious dessert…
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Add some tofu to the meatball, it will be more gentle
This braised tofu meatball dish, has a little fancy flavor, but it’s surprisingly simple. First, when making meatballs, we added half of the crushed tofu to make them less greasy, much softer, and easier to absorb the flavor of braised sauce; At the same time, this time we did not use simple soy sauce for…
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A Bowl of Umami – Tofu Meatball Soup with Tomato, Baby Corns and Mushrooms
Meatballs are one of the handiest foods to have ready, for soups, noodles, stir-fries… whatever you feel like. Now we like mix the meat with tofu to make tofu meatballs — it’s lighter, tasty, and perfect for days when you want to eat a bit less meat. 🥢 How to Make Tofu Meatballs Take some…
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Homestyle Vegan Dish: Braised Juicy Yunnan Tofu in Savory Black Bean Sauce
This time, we recommend another recipe used creamy, pan-seared Yunnan Baojiang tofu , which is a homestyle vegan dish bursting with the flavor of Cantonese fermented black beans: Taste it carefully, you’ll find each tofu bite wrapped with a savory fermented sauce of black beans. The crisp outer has a springy chew, and the inside…
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Such A Juicy Tofu That You Might Have Not Eaten Yet, A Cultural Heritage From Yunnan
As the birthplace of tofu, China boasts an incredibly rich variety of tofu types and a deep-rooted tofu culture. This type of juicy tofu, small and cute, originated in Yunnan, now is popular around all over China. It has a very charming texture: the outer skin is somewhat chewy like firm tofu, while the inside…
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It’s Not Mayo; It’s Sweet Tofu Dressing, Taste of Summer
When this silky tofu dressing first serves on the table, friends might think it’s regular mayo — but honestly, it tastes even better: lighter and healthier. What’s more, even no difficulty to make. So we truly think it’s worth to have a try! 🥢 Basic Ingredients 🥢 Simple Steps 1，Clean and dice the bell pepper.…
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Using Tofu Paste as a Salad Dressing, Nice Substitute for Cream or Cheese
As for salad dressings, we always look for something new and healthier than the supermarket bought. Using Tofu as a Salad Dressing Base? It’s high in protein, low in fat, and works especially well as a creamy, dairy-free emulsifier. For the best effect, go with soft or silken tofu. Firm tofu is too dense and…
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Crayfish Braised Tofu, A Feast Serving Yourself At Home
In summer, crayfish is always a popular delicacy. Lately, we’ve been experimenting with combining crayfish and tofu. Both ingredients are rich in protein, the necessary nutrition and the key chemical to natural umami flavor. When proteins are cooked, they break down and release glutamic acid, which interacts with salt to create that delicious savory taste.…
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You must have never tasted such delicious fried tofu with crayfish…
Crayfish is a beloved summer delicacy on Chinese tables. When cooked together with tofu, its rich, protein-packed flavor soak into the tofu, making the dish incredibly delicious. It pairs perfectly with both rice and bread. 🥢 Simple Steps Cut fresh tofu into small cubes, coat evenly with beaten egg, and pan-fry until golden outside and…
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An appetizing treat: Pan-Seared Firm Tofu with Tomato Sauce
This dish works well as a side or a savory snack. Any regular firm tofu will do. However, even firm tofu bought from supermarket may have a different taste or mouthfeel. It depends on the intensity and time of its curdling production. The longer and intenser it’s pressed, the denser and more elastic the tofu…
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How to bake delicious frozen tofu into crispy tofu biscuits
Grilled frozen tofu is a delicious, high-protein option that works well as a snack, BBQ skewer, or low-carb alternative. Its unique honeycomb-like texture turns crispy on the outside and chewy inside, making it excellent at absorbing all kinds of seasonings. 🥢 Crispy Biscuit-Like Baked Frozen Tofu Thaw the frozen tofu and squeeze out the excess…
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A Sesame Tofu Snack That Can Be Served for Afternoon Tea
This is a tofu snack perfect for an afternoon teatime treat—crisp and golden on the outside, rich with the aroma of sesame, and soft and creamy like cheese on the inside. Different types of tofu bring unique textures: silken tofu offers an ice-cream-like smoothness, firm tofu has a creamy, cheese-like richness, and frozen tofu brings…
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A Yummy Lab in Joy Garden 