Braised Dried Tofu Strips (Hua Gan)
Drink beef umami whole! Sponge tofu sucks on top beef extract
Description
'Hua Gan', net-like fried tofu, simmered in beef noodle soup or beef Lu Zhi. A 'drinkable soup tofu' where liquid bursts out upon biting.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Hua Gan
- Beef bone broth
- Soy sauce
- Star anise
- Sichuan pepper
- Doubanjiang
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Sponging] Boil 'Hua Gan' in water with baking soda for 10+ mins. This removes old oil and turns the structure into a fluffy sponge.
- [Beef Lu Zhi] Boil beef bone base with soy, star anise, Sichuan pepper, and doubanjiang.
- [Injection Simmer] Squeeze Hua Gan, toss it in, and simmer for
- mins. Leave for hours to let the net holes absorb 120% of the beef extract and herbs.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Star anise/Sichuan pepper aroma and beef fat smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Ganmodoki
Pairing
Beef Noodles、Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[For Everyone] A staple side at beef noodle shops. Best cost-performance item to enjoy beef umami without ordering expensive meat.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Stuff 'Suan Cai' and scallions into the holes of the Hua Gan and chew together for pure bliss!
Allergen
Soy, Beef, Wheat