Fu Zhu (Braised Tofu Skin / Yuba)
Eat Infinitely! Dried tofu with umami soup sucked to the limit
Description
Dried stick-shaped tofu skin (Yuba) rehydrated and braised in the same spicy Ma La master stock as the duck. A 'flavor sponge' that absorbs more spice than the meat itself.
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Key spices
All the umami of the Ma La soup
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese dried Yuba (differs in thickness and chew)
Pairing
Side for Rice / Beer
Trivia
[Trivia] 'Fu' means tofu, 'Zhu' means bamboo, referring to its bamboo-like jointed stick shape. An incredibly versatile ingredient heavily used in Chinese vegetarian cuisine.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Ironclad rule is to buy it alongside meat. Because this Yuba absorbs all the duck fat and umami dissolved in the soup, it's often rated 'tastier than the meat'.
Allergen
Soybeans, Wheat (Sauce)