How to make delicious tofu
As one of the traditional Chinese ingredients, tofu is rich in nutrients and can be made in various ways. In recent years, due to the popular promotion of social platforms and food bloggers, many innovative ways of eating it have been derived. The following are classic and innovative tofu recipes compiled based on hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, covering home-cooked dishes, Internet celebrity recipes, etc., to help you easily unlock the delicious code of tofu.
1. Top 5 popular tofu recipes on the Internet
| Ranking | Method name | heat index | Core features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crispy Tofu | 9.2 | Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a variety of dipping sauces |
| 2 | Mapo Tofu | 8.8 | Spicy and fragrant, classic Sichuan cuisine |
| 3 | Tomato and Tofu Pot | 8.5 | Sweet and sour, appetizing, low-fat and healthy |
| 4 | Homemade tofu curd | 8.3 | Family re-enactment, the battle between salty and sweet |
| 5 | Cold preserved egg tofu | 7.9 | Quick cold dishes, a must-have for summer |
2. Detailed explanation of 3 types of high-heat tofu recipes
1. Crispy tofu (an internet celebrity favorite)
Material:300g old tofu, 50g starch, 1 egg, 30g bread crumbs
Steps:
① Cut the tofu into pieces, blanch in water to remove the smell, and coat in starch → egg liquid → bread crumbs;
② Fry in oil at 180℃ until golden brown and serve with Thai sweet chili sauce or salt and pepper.
Key points:Tofu needs to be pressed with a heavy object for 10 minutes to remove moisture to avoid frying.
2. Mapo Tofu (Classic Sichuan Style)
| Material | Dosage | function |
|---|---|---|
| Silky tofu | 400g | Main ingredients |
| ground beef | 100g | Enhance umami flavor |
| Pixian Doubanjiang | 2 scoops | Spicy base |
| pepper powder | 1 spoon | Seasoning for the soul |
Tips:After cutting the tofu into pieces, soak it in salt water for 5 minutes to prevent it from breaking. Thicken the tofu twice and add the juice.
3. Tomato and tofu stew (fat reduction friendly)
Innovation points:Add shrimp and mushrooms to double the protein; add boiling water after frying the tomatoes to make the soup richer.
3. Tips on purchasing and handling tofu
| Tofu type | Suitable practice | Save method |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Tofu | Fry, stew | Refrigerate for 3 days |
| Southern tofu | Cold and steamed vegetables | Soak and preserve in salt water |
| lactone tofu | Soups and desserts | Ready to buy and eat |
4. Hot topics discussed by netizens
1.#100 Ways to Die of Tofu#: The creative tofu cuisine challenge, such as tofu cheesecake, tofu ice cream and other dark dishes attracted onlookers.
2.#North-South Tofu Brain War#: The battle between Xian Dang (soy sauce + seaweed) and Sweet Dang (brown sugar ginger juice) has once again become a hot search topic.
Conclusion:Tofu is extremely versatile. From traditional methods to Internet celebrity innovations, there is always one that can conquer your taste buds. When trying it, be sure to adjust the cooking method according to the type of tofu to unlock more delicious possibilities!
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