Shredded Dried Tofu
まるで糖質ゼロの麺！？シャキシャキ食感の干し豆腐の極細切り
Description
An ingredient where dehydrated hard tofu (Dougan) is ultra-finely julienned (Si) like noodles. Most commonly eaten as 'Liangban (cold tossed dish)' in Taiwanese Xiaochi shops.
Classification: For Health Conscious,Refrigerated Foods,Shredded Tofu Noodles
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How to use
Ingredients
- Hard tofu (Soybeans
- Magnesium chloride
- etc.)
Instructions
- [Prep/Usage]
- [Parboiling] Market Dougan Si is slightly dry, so boil briefly in water with a little baking soda (or salt). This transforms it into a white, soft yet crisp texture. Cool under running water and squeeze dry.
- [Liangban Gansi (Staple Cold Dish)] Toss lightly with julienned celery, carrots, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and a little sugar. The ace of 'Xiaocai (small dishes)' always seen in Taiwanese eateries.
- [Stir-fry] Exquisite when fried with shredded pork (Rou Si) or chives in soy and oyster sauce (satisfying like a noodle substitute).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Soy aroma and sesame oil(if tossed)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese store-bought Tofu Gansi (at Chinese grocers)
Pairing
Liangban Gansi (Cold dish), Various stir-fries
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] Looks exactly like 'thick Somen' or 'pasta', but being 100% soy, it's high protein/low carb. Taiwanese women often eat it as a noodle substitute while dieting. Soy umami is condensed; gentle sweetness spreads as you chew. A cheap, supremely delicious super ingredient.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Between slurping strong dishes like Beef Noodles, slurp this 'Liangban Gansi' with chopsticks like noodles, refreshing your mouth with celery aroma!
Allergen
Soy