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Stuffed Tofu with Ginger Soy Dressing
Tofu, or bean curd, which comes from the Japanese word tōfu, which itself derived from the Chinese word dòufu, which originally means "bean curdled". It is a soft white food, made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. There are many varieties of tofu available in both Eastern and Western markets, such as the fresh ones, silken, dried, fermented and those who were processed in other ways. Tofu is low in calories, and is commonly consummed by vegetarians and diet conscious people. I am just amazed how this humble and bland food can turn and taste into something heavenly after absorbing all the flavor of a certain dish. Today, I'll share a simple tofu recipe. This can be done with your left-over stir fried vegetables as well.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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