Andrea Nguyen

Asian Tofu

Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at Home [A Cookbook]

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"A guide to making and cooking tofu, with nearly 100 horizon-expanding recipes from one of the country's leading voices on Asian cuisine"--Provided by publisher.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Random House USA Inc
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 243mm x 240mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 1086g
• ISBN-13: 9781607740254
• ISBN-10: 1607740257
• Artikelnr.: 33666617

Autorenporträt

Andrea Nguyen is one of the country’s leading voices on Asian cuisine and the author of the acclaimed Asian Dumplings and the James Beard– and IACP-nominated Into the Vietnamese Kitchen. She has written for Saveur  magazine, where she is also a contributing editor, the Los Angeles Times, and many more publications. She is also the creator of the Asian Market Shopper app. Her engaging and knowledgeable writing on cuisine and culture has attracted a loyal and well-deserved readership that actively follows her blog, www.vietworldkitchen.com. Andrea lives in Santa Cruz, California.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction    1
Tofu Buying Guide    7
Tofu Cooking Tips    14
 
Homemade Tofu Tutorial 
Master Soy Milk Recipe    23
Silken Tofu    28
Tofu Pudding    30   
Block Tofu    32
Seasoned Pressed Tofu    38
Tea-Smoked Pressed Tofu    40
White Fermented Tofu    41
Fresh Tofu Skin    44
Soy-Simmered Fried Tofu    46
 
Fresh and Satisfying 
Snacks and Starters 
NAKED AND SIMPLE 
Japanese Chilled Tofu    51
Chilled Tofu with Crunchy Baby Sardines    53
Chilled Tofu with Spicy Sauce    54
Tofu Skin Sashimi    55
Tofu with Century Eggs    56
Savory Tofu Pudding    59
 
GRILLED AND FRIED
Miso-Glazed Broiled Tofu    61
Fermented Tofu, Lemongrass, and Goat Skewers    63
Grilled Crisp Tofu Pockets    67
Fried Tofu with Chile Peanut Sauce    69
Deep-Fried Tofu    70
 
CREATIVE AND MODERN 
Spiced Tofu and Vegetable Fritters    71 
Tofu French Fries    74
Fresh Tofu with Sauces and Toppings    75
 
Soothing and Soft 
Soups and Hot Pots 
CASUAL AND SPECIAL SOUPS
Tofu, Tomato, and Dill Soup    79
Miso Soup    80
Tofu, Seaweed, and Pork Soup    81
Hot-and-Sour Soup    82
Silken Tofu and Edamame Soup    84
Tofu Bamboo and Chicken Soup    86
 
WARMING HOT POTS
Warm Simmered Tofu    87
Silken Tofu and Seasoned Soy Milk Hot Pot    89
Soy Milk Lees and Kimchi Hot Pot    91
Soft Tofu and Seafood Hot Pot    93
Stuffed Tofu in Broth    94
 
Homey and Wholesome 
Main Dishes 
STIR-FRIED, PANFRIED, AND BRAISED
Stir-Fried Tofu, Shrimp, and Peas    100
Spicy Tofu with Beef and Sichuan Peppercorn    101
Panfried Tofu with Mushroom and Spicy Sesame Sauce    103
Tea-Smoked Tofu with Pepper and Pork    104
Bitter Melon with Tofu and Pork    106
Tofu with Tomato and Green Onion    107
Lemongrass Tofu with Chiles    108
Hakka-Style Stuffed Tofu    109
 
DEEP-FRIED AND ROASTED
Twice-Cooked Coriander Tofu    112
Soy Milk Lees and Vegetable Croquettes    114
Batter-Fried Tofu with Chile Soy Sauce    116
Roast Chicken with Red Fermented Tofu    117
Crisp Roasted Pork Belly    119
POACHED, SIMMERED AND STEAMED
Simmered Greens with Fried Tofu    121
Tofu and Vegetables in Coconut Milk     124
Spiced Tofu and Coconut in Banana Leaf    127
Tofu Chicken Meatballs in Lemongrass Broth    129
 
Versatile and Delicious 
Salads and Sides 
TOSSED
Tofu Noodle and Vegetable Salad    133
White Tofu, Sesame, and Vegetable Salad    135
Greens and Fried Tofu in Mustard Sauce    136
Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Salad    137
Pressed Tofu and Peanuts in Spicy Bean Sauce    138
 
SAUTEED, STIR-FRIED, AND SIMMERED 
Spicy Yuba Ribbons    139
Savory Soy Milk Lees with Vegetables    142
Bean Sprouts with Panfried Tofu and Chinese Chives    143
Tofu with Kimchi and Pork Belly    145
Water Spinach with Fermented Tofu    147
Fermented Tofu Simmered in Coconut Milk    148
 
Religion and Artistry 
Mock Meats 
Tofu and Vegetable Fritters    154
Sweet and Savory Tofu Eel    157
Bear Paw Tofu    159
Cellophane Noodle and Tofu Rolls    161
Savory Okara Crumbles    163
 
Building on Traditions 
Buns, Dumplings, Crepes, Noodles, and Rice 
Spicy-Sweet Fried Tofu Buns    167
Tofu Steak Burgers    170
Vegetarian Wontons in Chile Oil    172
Tofu, Pork, and Kimchi Dumplings    174
Chinese Chive and Pressed Tofu Turnovers    177
Spiced Chickpea Crepes with Soybean Paneer    179
Fried Shrimp Tofu Skin Rolls    182
Stir-Fried Thai Noodles    184
Foxy Tofu Noodle Soup    187
Sushi Rice in Tofu Pouches    188
Fried Rice with Fermented Red Tofu    191
 
Amazing Transformations 
Sweets and Dessert 
SOLIDIFIED, SQUEEZED, AND GRATED
Sweet Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup    195
Tofu Blancmange with Cured Pineapple and Lime    196
Essence of Tofu Ice Cream    198
Tofu Tiramisu    199
Cashew and Cardamom Fudge    201
 
BYPRODUCT BONUSES
Gingery Chocolate Chip Cookies    202
Okara Doughnuts    203
 
Basics 
Chinese Sweet Fragrant Soy Sauce    207
Japanese Seasoned Soy Concentrate    208
Korean Seasoned Soy Sauce    209
Thai Sweet Chile Sauce    210
Chile and Sichuan Peppercorn Mix    211
Fermented Tofu, Lemongrass, and Chile Sauce    212
Chile Oil    213
Chicken Stock    214
Dashi Stock    215
Savory Kelp Relish    216
Tamarind Liquid    217
Green Chutney    218
 
 
Ingredients    219
Selected Bibliography    224
Acknowledgments    225
Index    226
Measurement Conversion Charts    231