Tofu is not just nutritious; it's also incredibly versatile, serving as a delicious side dish or a tasty snack, like the ever-popular round tofu. Not only is it a fantastic culinary trend but it's also a hit with kids who might be picky about their protein sources.
Let's whip up some homemade round tofu, offering the perks of freshness and personalization for flavors your family loves.
Making Your Own Round Tofu: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Start with 10 pieces of white tofu. Gently crush them to remove excess water.
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In a bowl, mix 3 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, sugar, and salt to taste. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
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Shape the tofu into balls and let them rest for about three hours.
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After the resting period, heat some oil and fry the tofu balls until they turn a lovely golden brown.
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Now, your delightful round tofu is ready to be enjoyed.
Get Creative: Try Round Tofu Combinations!
1. Tempeh Combination Round Tofu
- Mash two pieces of tempeh and lightly fry them; set aside.
- Create a spiced flour mixture with enough water to thicken it.
- Coat the fried round tofu in the spiced flour mixture, then roll them in the fried tempeh crumbs.
- Briefly fry them again to cook the flour coating.
2. Shrimp Combination Round Tofu
- Puree 500 grams of white tofu.
- Slice two spring onions, 100 grams of spinach leaves, and two carrots.
- Puree three shallots, five garlic cloves, and 100 grams of shrimp.
- Mix the sliced ingredients, ground spices, tofu, one whole egg, two egg whites, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp stock powder, and 1/4 tsp ground pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into balls, roll them in five tablespoons of bread flour while pressing to make it stick.
- Fry them in 500 ml of hot oil.
3. Tofu Chicken Combination
- Use 10 fried round tofu.
- Grate two carrots and set them aside.
- Boil 250 grams of chicken breast with bay leaves, lemongrass, and a pinch of salt until cooked. Shred the chicken.
- Fry and then puree 10 large red chilies, 15 red bird's eye chilies, shallots, and garlic.
- Sauté the ground spices, adding pepper, salt, and a hint of sugar. Stir well.
- Combine the shredded chicken and grated carrots, adding a splash of water, and cook until the liquid evaporates.
- Carefully split the tofu and fill it with the shredded chicken mixture.
- Prepare a flour mixture with a little water, sugar, and salt.
- Dip the tofu into this mixture and fry until they're golden brown.
Now that you have your round tofu, whether the classic version or these creative combinations, you can savor every bite without any worries about nutritional value. Happy cooking, ladies! Check Fitie's app in the meantime, Ladies!
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