Shredded Dried Tofu (Gan Dou Fu Si)
切る手間ゼロ！サラダにそのまま使える「ヘルシー大豆麺」
Description
Paper-thin tofu sheets (Qian Zhang/Bai Ye) pre-julienned (Si) like noodles and dried or vacuum-packed. The true identity of the 'Dried Tofu Salad' served in Chinese restaurants. Saves the labor of cutting, excelling as a quick cold dish or healthy low-carb noodle.
Classification: Everyone, Ingredient, Soy Product, Qian Zhang, Dou Fu Kan Su, Cold Dish, Salad, Diet Noodles
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How to use
Ingredients
- Soybeans
- Water
- Nigari
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Liangban Gan Dou Fu Si (Cold Tofu Salad)]: Blanch (or wash), toss with cucumber, cilantro, black vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil.
- Low-carb noodle substitute in ramen or soup.
- Stir-fry with pork.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Tasteless soy. Slurps smoothly like noodles、but bites back with a 'squeaky、snappy' firmness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Substitute texture with JP 'Kiriboshi Daikon' (flavor differs)
Pairing
Liangban (Black Vinegar Toss) / Coriander / Sesame Oil
Trivia
Becoming a staple in JP Chinese restaurants as 'Tou Fu Kan Su'. Because it absorbs sauce easily, the trick for salads is mixing the sauce right before eating.
Eating tips & etiquette
When boiling, adding a dash of 'baking soda' makes the texture astonishingly fluffy, resulting in a restaurant-like smooth finish.
Allergen
Soybeans