Chinese cuisine

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Homemade Tofu Skin | Bean Curd Sheet

Learn to make the Tofu/Soybean Skin. the tofu skin is another Chinese invention that originated from soybean milk. Tofu skin is the layer of “skin” formed on top of the fresh soy milk. When the skin is dried you can make delicious foods like shrimp wrapped in tofu skin, which is a popular dim sim appetizer or Taiwanese chicken roll etc. another Chinese traditional culture derived from the making of the soybean milk.

Chef John Zhang

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Recipe

PRE TIME: 20 min

COOKING TIME: 3 hr

TOTAL TIME: 3 hr 20 min

1 SERVING

Ingredients:

2 QT Fresh original soy milk

Directions:

Step 1

In a Chinese wok, add water until 2/3 full. Turn on the heat to high until the water is boiling. Turn the heat to low and keep the water temperature at 140°F-170°F/60°C-80°C.

Step 2

Place the stainless steel plate mold for tofu skin on the surface of the water and keep it floating during the process.

Step 3

Carefully add the boiling soy milk to the mold, continue cooking over low heat for about 3-5 minutes. (Soybean is the main ingredient in Tofu Skin. To make tofu skin, you will need soy milk. You can buy it from an Asian supermarket or make it by yourself. )

Step 4

A thin film will form on the soy milk surface. Using a chopstick tap on the film to see if it is thick enough.

Step 5

When the film is thick enough, run through the tip of a knife between the edge of the film and the mold to detach it from the plate mold.

Step 6

Then gently lift the film by using a chopstick or a long bamboo stick. The way to lift the tofu skin is very particular. It must be quick and gentle to avoid breaking the film. (Please note, do not add too much soy milk at once, keep the heat low, otherwise, the soy milk will stick on the bottom of the plate easily.)

Step 7

Air dry in the shade for 1-2 hours. The fresh tofu skin is ready.

Step 8

The dried tofu skin is very fragile. You can keep them in a bag for a long time. You can cook tofu skin with other vegetables to make many delicious dishes. Soak it in the water to soften before cooking. You can cook it in many ways, such as adding to soup, stir fry, or salad.