Vegan Gado-gado Salad
The season’s festivities have officially begun for us as we had some friends over for dinner this weekend. Though it may sound a little early, it really is not with only one weekend left before Christmas. Since this is the last week of school, many will be travelling this coming weekend. Before that happens, it [...]
Tau Foo Fah or douhua (in Mandarin) is a Chinese dessert made with very soft tofu eaten with a clear sweet syrup infused with ginger or pandan. Sometimes brown syrup is used in place of clear syrup. Usually eaten warm, it is also quite delicious chilled. In the old days, tau foo fah is sold [...]
Tofu is soybean curd made by coagulating hot fresh soy milk. It can be further processed to produce dried tofu and fermented tofu. The byproduct of boiling soy milk is a film or “skin” that forms over the surface is used to make dried yellowish sheets that can be used as a wrapper for vegetables [...]
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Ever so often we would have a vegetarian meal as it cleanses the palate and gives an overall sense of well being. My foodie friend Denise who has wonderful recipes and a flair for writing, reminded me of this dish in her post yesterday. Her warm roasted vegetable and pasta salad is mouth watering and [...]
I am in the mood for sushi. I love to make sushi at home as it always taste so good and fresh. You can use all kinds of seafood, meat, vegetables, and whatever else takes your fancy, into the sushi. It is great as an appetizer when you have company as it makes a wonderful [...]
I grew up eating tofu and have always like it. Steamed tofu seasoned with soy sauce is delicious. This very simple way of preparation allows one to appreciate its mild flavor and texture. Here is the Steam Tofu recipe I posted recently. Tofu is a good companion in stir-fries, soups, and braised dishes. It is [...]
Mee Goreng literally means fried noodles in Malay. The chief ingredients are yellow noodles, chilli, tomatoes, and eggs. Other ingredients include fried tofu, bean sprouts, and shrimp. It is a much enjoyed street food in Malaysia and Singapore. As Ro-Ri San assumes kitchen duty this weekend, Ro-Taro requested for him to make this dish. Through [...]
Tofu is very versatile and can be prepared in many ways. Its mild flavor makes it a wonderful addition to stir-fries, soups, and other dishes. The texture can vary from very soft to super firm and this normally determines the way it is prepared. Silken tofu is best steamed or added to soups while firm [...]
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