Steamed veggie doupi rolls (豆皮蔬菜卷): carrot, spinach, and chicken wrapped in tofu-skin sheets with a flour-and-egg binder, steamed and sliced – the bright rolls with a…
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Steamed tofu is soft, silky, and naturally healthy. These recipes use simple seasonings and gentle cooking techniques to highlight tofu’s delicate texture. Great for light meals or flavorful side dishes.
Tofu-Skin Pork Rolls (千张肉卷): Steamed, Juices Glazed Back On
Tofu-skin pork rolls (千张肉卷): seasoned pork and wood-ear rolled in qianzhang sheets and steamed 25 minutes, then glazed with the pan juices – the neat, saucy plate of a…
Microwave Egg Tofu Custard (鸡蛋豆腐羹): Five Minutes to Silky
Microwave egg tofu custard (五分钟鸡蛋豆腐羹): silken tofu under two beaten eggs, seasoned with soy and white pepper, steamed in the microwave with broccoli – the silky bowl i…
Steamed Tofu-Stuffed Shiitake (豆腐酿香菇): The Umami Caps
Steamed tofu-stuffed shiitake (豆腐酿香菇): caps of dried shiitake filled with a tofu-pork mash and steamed until tender, then glazed with the pan juices – the gentle, savo…
Egg Tofu Milk Custard (日式豆腐蒸蛋): The Steamed-Silk Bowl
Egg tofu milk custard (日式豆腐蒸蛋): rounds of Japanese egg tofu ringed in a milk-and-egg custard, steamed silky, finished with soy – the gentle steamed bowl for a quiet di…
Steamed Salted-Egg Tofu (蒸金银豆腐): The Five-Minute Umami Plate
Steamed salted-egg tofu (蒸金银豆腐): thick tofu slices under a foamy salted-egg and egg-white topping, steamed five minutes and finished with soy – the rich, umami plate i…
Tofu Egg Cabbage Rolls (豆腐鸡蛋白菜卷): The Steamed Light Rolls
Tofu egg cabbage rolls (豆腐鸡蛋白菜卷): blanched cabbage leaves rolled around a tofu-egg-carrot filling and steamed – the light, saucy rolls that are healthy and delicious.
Spicy Tofu Baozi (豆腐包子): The Mala-Filled Steamed Buns
Spicy tofu baozi (豆腐包子): soft steamed buns filled with chili-oil tofu, pickled mustard, and scallion – moist, gently spicy, and gone fastest.
Steamed Mapo Tofu with Eggs (Mapo Guo Qiao Doufu)
Combine the silkiness of steamed tofu and eggs with a bold, spicy Mapo meat sauce. This Steamed Mapo Tofu with Eggs (Mapo Guo Qiao Doufu) is a protein-packed, flavorful Sichuan dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Steamed Tofu with Egg and Shrimp (Xiaren Doufu Zheng Shuidan)
Make this silky, melt-in-your-mouth Steamed Tofu with Egg and Shrimp using my professional ratio tips. A healthy, high-protein Chinese comfort dish ready in 20 minutes.
Steamed Tofu with Egg and Pork Gravy (Jidan Bao Doufu)
A silky, savory family favorite featuring soft tofu steamed in a custard-like egg base, topped with a rich minced pork and mushroom gravy. Healthy, kid-friendly, and ready in 20 minutes.
Silky Steamed Tofu with Egg (鸡蛋抱豆腐)
A beginner-friendly guide to Chinese steamed tofu. Get a “melt-in-your-mouth” texture by steaming silken tofu in a savory egg custard. Topped with an easy and delicious pork and shiitake gravy.