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This is the tofu that is most suitable for making salads
We truly love this dish. It’s a beautiful collision of Chinese ingredients and Western salad — And honestly, the variety and potential of tofu as an ingredient opening up all sorts of possibilities.
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Turning Soybean Okara into something delicious
When making tofu at home, once the soy milk has been extracted, you’re naturally left with a generous amount of okara—the soybean pulp. Actually, okara is a very healthy ingredient, rich in protein and dietary fiber. But you’re unlikely to find okara for sale in supermarket. That’s because okara spoils easily. At home, this isn’t…
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Homestyle Stir-fried Tofu That Vegetarians Will Love
This is a simple yet delicious home-style stir-fried tofu. Stir-frying is perhaps the most common cooking method in Chinese families — nearly every Chinese person knows how to. It typically calls for a round-bottomed iron wok, which allows for quick and even heat distribution. Stir-frying is also one of the fastest cooking methods, helping to…
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Rice Noodles with Shredded Chicken in Chili Oil, a bowl of home-style flavor
The inspiration for this bowl of rice noodles started last night: A pot of chicken broth was simmered. Before going to bed, I soaked the dried rice noodles in water so that this morning they would cook very fast—just 1 to 2 minutes in boiling water. There’s no need to rush. For toppings, I chose…
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Cold Tofu Dishes (2) : Taste of Exotic and Healing
As the sauce seeps down and soaks into the center of the crisp rice paper, the result is magical: when you pick it up and fold it like a wrap, each bite begins with a satisfying crunch, followed by the herbal freshness of Xiangchun. The rice paper then melts on the tongue, releasing a gentle,…
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Cold Tofu Dishes (1) : When Tender Silken Tofu meets with wild Herb Sprouts
When 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 are easy to find in market. Their flavor is fresh at first bite, with a uniquely lingering aftertaste. Rich…
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A Better Version of Spicy Cold Dish, Made with Healthier Black Bean Tofu
This 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
In 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 cream.
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Spicy Garlic Oven-Roasted Fava Beans
We 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.
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Trust Us — Homemade Tofu Tastes Even Better
Making 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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Traditional Chinese Sesame Shortbread
This is a traditional hometown pastry from southern China — a humble little treat with a surprisingly rich character. With each bite, the crust and filling melt together in perfect harmony, so seamlessly that you can’t quite tell where the dough ends and the filling begins. It’s a delicate balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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A Yummy Lab in Joy Garden 