Bean curd also commonly known as tofu is made from ground pressed soybeans and has been eaten for over 2 000 years it comes in a number of different forms that are commonly used in chinese japanese korean and southeast asian cuisine bean curd can be enjoyed uncooked or fried steamed baked grilled stewed or stir fried.
Dried bean curd sticks recipe.
Check during the last minute to prevent scorching.
Ladle soup from crock pot into serving bowl.
Brush the glaze onto the bean curd sticks.
As for the dried bean sticks the applications are pretty much endless once they ve been re hydrated.
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This is a classic chinese old school comfort soup that s practically been served in every cantonese household.
When you are ready to serve pat the bean curd stick dry and cut into 2 inch segments.
It s a hearty soup that s a bit.
I grew up eating tofu skin.
Skim fat and any impurities from top of soup and add bean curd sticks.
Today i wanted to introduce you to tofu skin with a basic dish.
Stir gently to moisten sticks cover and cook on high for one hour or until bean curd is tender.
Place them under the broiler and cook until the tops are a little crisp 3 to 5 minutes.
In chinese cuisine the skins are a mainstay of the vegetarian diet though i ve never known a meat eater who didn t like the half tender half chewy texture of the product.
Rinse bean curd sticks in warm water and set aside.
Stir fried bok choy with tofu skin.
Like tofu bean curd skin is great for absorbing flavors from a braise or stew.
I am now a fan especially.
In stir fries soups braises or salads.
Place them on a baking sheet or skillet lined with foil.
The sheet can be dried in flat form or bunched up into bundles.
Add salt to taste do not add salt before this time or bean curd will toughen.