Dried Bean Curd
Ingredient Name: Dried bean curd, tofu skin, fu jook, yuba
Traditional Chinese Name: 腐竹 (fǔ zhú)
What is this?
- A Chinese or Japanese product made from soy beans
- When boiling soy milk, the thick filmy layer is extracted and dried as dried bean curd
- It is used in dim sums, desserts, and in meat substitutes (as vegetarian dishes)
- You can purchase it fresh or dried
How do I prepare it?
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Rinse in warm water first
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For dried bean curd, soak in water for a few hours if planning to use skin in whole pieces
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For desserts, dried bean curd should be added to cold water if you wish to shred it completed
Where can I buy this?
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This is available in most Asian supermarkets
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Can be purchased both fresh and dried
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Is also available in single sheets or as a bulk of many wrapped layers (depending on how you wish to use it)
What is the cost
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Dried bean curd is very affordable
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3 sheets as pictured above cost $6 HKD
Any benefits?
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Good source of protein
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Has very little saturated fat and no cholesterol
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Excellent source of Vitamin E
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Ideal for vegetarian consumption
Any precautions?
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People with the condition of gout should consume with caution as it is high in protein
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