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Let’s make something different with tofu and eggs
What’s for Dinner? We used to start every evening by asking, “What’s for dinner tonight?” which really meant: what meat as main dish do you prefer today? But these days, the question has quietly changed to: “How are we cooking tofu tonight?” It’s funny our habits have shifted. Of course, we’re not vegetarians. But we…
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Tofu Plus Shrimp, Surpassing Flavor of Crab Roe
The title may sound complexing. But in fact, this dish is surprisingly simple to make. What you get is a golden, flavorful broth soup, in which tofu is tender as steamed egg custard. 🥢 Basic Ingredients (for 2 servings) one block of fresh tofu, 8 peeled shrimps, 2 slices Jinhua ham, ½ chili pepper, ½…
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How to make tofu full of charming nutty flavor
In Chinese cuisine, there are roughly two main ways to cook tofu dishes： One is braising or simmering, where fresh tofu is cut directly into cubes and added to the pot—the key lies in the richness of the broth and the tenderness of the tofu. The other is stir-frying, which usually calls for pan-searing the…
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Very China: Tofu Soup with Jinhua Ham and Chinese Yam
This soup is simple, comforting and very China. The flavor star is Jinhua ham, one of the most famous hams in China. Only a few slices, melt into the broth, release a gentle saltiness and a savory depth that feels like you’ve cooked all day (but you haven’t). Alongside the ham, Chinese yam— because its…
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Morning Comfort: Soft Okara Pancake
Last night, we made a fresh batch of tofu — which also meant a new bowl of okara was born. Okara is such a wonderfully healthy food that we never let it waste. Like usual, we mixed in chopped greens, gave it a quick stir-fry, and boxed it into the fridge, where it will keep…
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Red Braise Tofu？Outdated — Try Yellow Braise with Turmeric……
For the health consideration, we often use turmeric powder to create a curry-like taste. Though milder and lighter, turmeric brings many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Especially for those who need to manage their blood sugar, turmeric powder is more suggested. In supermarket, many curry powder products have addictives, while popular Japanese curry…
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Homey Tofu Soup: Try Chinese Pickled Mustard
Most Chinese people love to cook and enjoy Tofu soups. Tofu soups can be light and delicate or rich and hearty. Tofu’s ability to absorb every flavor and broth is what makes it so simple and wonderful. Zha cai ( Chinese pickled mustard ) is a common flavoring ingredient in Chinese cuisine. As a fermented…
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Mussel Tofu Soup: Subtle Ocean Aroma On Table
Continue with soup—still a fairly light, nourishing one. Soups seem simple: just throw all the ingredients into a pot, before serving, sprinkle some pepper or a bit of chicken bouillon, maybe a drizzle of sesame oil—and it usually tastes okay. But the problem is, many soups cooking this way taste the same. In fact, there…
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Warming the Early Autumn with a bowl of Mushroom Okra Tofu Soup
Autumn is finally on its way! Big bowls of soup have been appearing on our table more and more often. Without MSG, bouillon cubes or artificial soup bases, the easiest and cleanest way to draw out umami for soup is mushrooms. That’s why we always keep a small box of various mushrooms in the fridge.…
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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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A Yummy Lab in Joy Garden 