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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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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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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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A Yummy Lab in Joy Garden 