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, [...] Andrea lives in Santa Cruz, California.

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