Pan-Fried Stuffed Tofu With Oyster Sauce

	Sauce
125 g Ground meat 2 Dried mushrooms (soaked in water and chopped finely) 1 stalk Sring onion, chopped 2 slice Ginger, minced 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp White pepper powder 1 tsp Light soya sauce 1 tsp Sesame oil 300 g Tofu 50 g Cornstarch 1 stalk Chopped spring onion	1. 5 tbsp Oyster sauce 1. 5 tbsp Light soya sauce 90 ml Water 1/2 tsp Chicken bouillon 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch 1/2 tbsp Sugar

1. Combine all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl and stir until the mixture is well-blended. Stir together all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
   
2. Cut the tofu into 10 rectangles, each about 4x7cm in size. Using a spoon to hollow out the center of each tofu rectangle to make a little box. Pat the tofu 'boxes' dry and dust them lightly with cornstarch. Fill each with about 1 tablespoon of the stuffing, mounding it slightly. Pat each piece of stuffed tofu with additional cornstarch.
   
3. Pour enough oil into a skillet to fill 3 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 150C/300F. Deep-fry the stuffed tofu, a few pieces at a time, until the tofu is golden brown and the filling is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
   
4. Heat a skillet over high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil and swirl to coat the sides. Add green onions and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the sauce and bring to a simmer.
   
5. Slip the fried tofu into the sauce and stir gently to coat. Transfer the tofu onto a serving platter, and serve hot.

Pan-Fried Stuffed Tofu With Oyster Sauce

Chicken Flavoured With Fermented Tofu / 腐乳鸡块

Fermented tofu, called "doufu ru" (豆腐乳) in Chinese, is a type of soya products. This looks innocent enough, like cubes of tofu immersed in a broth, but it has a very pungent aroma and strong, cheesy flavor. It comes in two colors. The white version is often served with rice or used to flavor soups and vegetable dishes, while the red often accompanies meats. Look for it in jars or crocks in Asian markets. Store it in the refrigerator after you've opened it, keeping the cubes immersed in liquid or oil to prevent them from drying out and discoloring. foodsubs

	Marinade
250 g Chicken breast 15 g Cornstarch 45 g All-purpose flour Some frying oil	1 tbsp Egg, beaten 1 pc Fermented tofu (sesame oil flavoured) 1 tsp Light soya sauce 1/3 tsp Sugar 1/2 tbsp Jiafan rice wine 1/4 tsp White pepper powder

1. Blend starch and flour together in a bowl to yield a mixture for coating. Stir all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Rinse and pat the chicken dry. Cut into inch-sized pieces and pour in prepared marinade. Stir and let marinate for 1 hour until chicken dices fully absorb the sauce.
   


2. Heat up a skillet with oil until hot. Coat the chicken with flour mixture and fry them until golden brown and crispy. Drain and serve with a dish of fermented tofu juice.

Braised Bean Curds / 红烧豆腐

Deep fried chunks of tofu braised with black mushrooms and vegetables in a light oyster sauce. It is perfect on a bed of steamed rice.

300 g Bean curds-tofu Some frying oil 20 g Dried black mushrooms 100 ml Water 1 tbsp Garlic, minced 150 g Bell peppers 1 stalk Scallion chunks 1 tsp Jiafan rice wine

1/2 tsp Chicken bouillon 1/2 tbsp Dark soya sauce 1 tbsp Oyster sauce 2/3 tsp Salt 1 tsp Cornstarch 1 tbsp Tap water A few drops of sesame oil

1. Cut the bean curd into rectangular pieces. Soak dried mushrooms in water until they soften. Squeeze off the excess water and shred. Save the soaking water. Shred the bell peppers. Heat up a skillet with oil until hot. Pan-fry the bean curd until golden brown.
   
2. Remain a bit of oil in the same skillet to stir fry the minced garlic and mushrooms until aromatic. Add in shredded bell peppers and stir-fry briefly, then drizzle in rice wine, chicken bouillon, dark soya and oyster sauces. Pour in soaking liquid and bean curd pieces. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of cold water. Increase the heat and cook until sauce has thickened. Add in scallion and the sesame oil, toss through and serve at once with steamed rice.

Agedashi Tofu / Japanese Fried Tofu

Agedashi Tofu are deep fried tofu pieces accompanied with a soya based dipping sauce and they are usually served as an appetizer. If you cannot find mirin and dried silver pomfret, then use medium-dry sherry and anchovy instead. Some gurus would tell you that this is then not a traditional Japanese appetizer, nevertheless, the dish does taste delicious and good enough for me to recommend it. I love every bite of this crunchy and soft Tofu.

	Dipping
200 g Regular firm tofu 100 g Cornstarchangiesrecipes 1 tbsp Seaweed, shredded Frying oil	20 g White radish, minced 5-8 g Fresh chillies, finely chopped 2 tbsp Soya sauce 1 tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine) 1 tbsp Dried sliver pomfret 1 tsp Sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 tsp White vinegar

1. Cut the tofu into 3-inch squares or any desired patterns. Mix all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a small pan and bring it to a boil.
   
2. Heat the oil to very hot for frying. Coat the tofu squares with cornstarch and deep-fry them until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
   
   
3. Place fried tofu squares in a serving bowl. Pour the prepared dipping sauce over. Garnish it with shredded seaweed and parsley if desired.

Power And Joy Of Soya

Soy milk is made by soaking soybeans, grinding them with water, The fluid which results after straining and cooked is called soy milk. Soybeans contain rich protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, and other mineral elements.

Research has shown potential health benefits of soy in preventing breast cancer and the growth of prostate tumors, and fighting coronary heart disease, osteoporosis,diabetes, promoting growth, healing and vitality. It is also thought to alleviate symptoms of menopause and to promote eye health.

Soya Milk Prepared With Soya-milk Maker / 机制鲜豆浆
Homemade Soymilk With Standard Kitchen Blender/ 家庭自制豆浆（用普通厨房搅拌器）
Homemade Tofu Without Nigari Gypsum / 不添加盐卤和石膏的家庭制豆腐
Preparing Tofu With Gypsum / 制作石膏南豆腐

After making tofu or soya milk, the solid residue which remain in the filter sack called okaraangiesrecipes (pronounced oh-KAR-uh) or soy pulp.
Okara, low in fat, high in dietary fiber, along with protein, calcium, iron, and riboflavin, were recognized to be helpful in controlling diabetes, reducing blood sugar and cholesterol, adding in digestion and circulation, protecting the bones, and reducing cancer risk. If you make soyamilk by machine, the okara will be cooked during the process. Otherwise, I would suggest to steam or toast the raw okara for 20 minutes before using.

01. Honey Okara Pancakes / 蜂蜜豆渣薄饼（甜 ）	02. Okara Pancakes / 香煎豆渣饼（咸）
03. Steamed Okara Buns / 豆渣馒头	04. Steamed Two-Toned Okara Nutella Buns / 豆渣巧克力双味蒸包
05. OKara Congee / 豆渣粥	06. Okara Croquettes / 豆渣丸子
07. Matcha Okara Cranberry Loaf / 抹茶豆渣越橘吐司	08. Okara Honey Bread / 豆渣蜂蜜面包
09. Okara Raisin Rolls / 豆渣提子餐包	10. Okara Rolls With Old Dough / 老面豆渣硬包
11. Birthday Cookies / 庆生曲奇饼	12. Okara Cookies / 豆渣饼干