Description
'Dougan Si (shredded dried tofu)' from Asian grocers/business supers boiled a few mins in five-spice soup. Zero carbs but complete satisfaction of eating 'ramen'.
Restaurants serving Shredded Dried Tofu Luwei (Quick & Budget)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Dougan Si(Shredded dried tofu)
- Baking soda(for boiling)
- Quick Lu Zhi (soy
- Mentsuyu
- cola
- five-spice etc.)
- Tube garlic
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- [Authentic & Quick Recipe]
- [Boiling Dougan Si with Baking Soda (Pro Tech)] Prepare frozen (or chilled) 'Dougan Si (Tofu Gansi)' from business supers etc. To erase dryness and achieve authentic Taiwan 'smooth noodle-like texture', boil ~
- mins in hot water with 'baking soda (1/
- tsp)'. When white/soft, wash firmly in cold water, squeeze moisture to the limit.
- [Rich Quick Lu Zhi] Dougan Si has strong soy flavor, so boil a slightly strong punchy soup adding cola (generous), soy, Mentsuyu, tube garlic, sesame oil, 'five-spice'.
- [Simmer to Absorb Soup] Toss squeezed Dougan Si into boiling soup, boil on medium '3-
- mins'. Noodle-like tofu absorbs soup like a sponge, dyeing amber.
- [Finishing] Turn off heat, swirl a little sesame oil to finish. Bowl it, slurp like ramen.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweet five-spice aroma and intense garlic punch
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Shirataki (calories drop but protein decreases)
Pairing
Boiled egg、Taiwanese cold dish(cucumber etc.)
Trivia
[For Trainees] #40 'Weight-loss ingredient' (evaluated by satiety/protein). Noodle made of 100% soy, near-zero carbs, high protein; ultimate staple for gym-goers/dieters. Using the baking soda parboil trick dramatically changes dry goods into 'chewy Chinese noodles', completely satisfying cravings for authentic noodle dishes eaten at Taiwan night markets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dump massive Taiwan super-spicy chili sauce 'Lajiao Jiang' and black vinegar, shoveling down after workout as 'Suanla Tofu Mixed Noodles'!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy/Mentsuyu), Sesame