Thank you for your comments. Boiling tofu makes the outside firm, while keeping the inside tender. This helps to keep the tofu from coming apart during cooking and when serving. Also, adding the salt during the boiling process evenly seasons all of the tofu; a much better choice than adding salt later and trying to stir for even seasoning. Finally, some people think that tofu, which is made from soy beans, tastes a bit too “beanie.” Boiling helps reduce that taste.
@@Nanshomecooking Oh wow, that explains why these types of dishes always have a better tofu texture in restaurants than how I've been making them. Thanks for those tips! Can't wait to try this recipe.
I tried this dish. It’s really delicious.
Thank you!
Hello this looks delicious. One question: Why do you need to boil the tofu first? Does it do something to the texture?
Thank you for your comments.
Boiling tofu makes the outside firm, while keeping the inside tender. This helps to keep the tofu from coming apart during cooking and when serving. Also, adding the salt during the boiling process evenly seasons all of the tofu; a much better choice than adding salt later and trying to stir for even seasoning. Finally, some people think that tofu, which is made from soy beans, tastes a bit too “beanie.” Boiling helps reduce that taste.
@@Nanshomecooking Oh wow, that explains why these types of dishes always have a better tofu texture in restaurants than how I've been making them.
Thanks for those tips! Can't wait to try this recipe.