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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
If you are a fan of vegetarian dishes, you should not miss the very unique crispy tofu brain dish with a delicious flavor. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN to see how to make this dish!
Ingredients for Crispy Tofu Brain Serves 4 people
Tofu brain 150 gr Onion 1/4 bulb Shiitake mushrooms 3 pieces Chicken thigh mushrooms 1 stalk Rice flour 50 gr Tapioca flour 10 gr Crispy frying flour 200 gr Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 6 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Sugar/ pepper a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken leg mushrooms
- Fresh chicken leg mushrooms will be firm, so choose mushrooms that are typically 12 – 15cm long, because if the mushrooms are too long, they will be hollow and not fresh or sweet.
- Choose mushrooms with a brown, shiny cap, without scratches or dark spots. Fresh mushrooms usually have a thin layer of fuzz on the cap, with a distinctive aroma similar to almonds.
- Avoid buying wilted, bruised mushrooms, soft stems, or those with an unpleasant odor.
How to choose fresh shiitake mushrooms
- Choose shiitake mushrooms that have a light pleasant aroma when smelled.
- Choose mushrooms about the size of a thumb, do not choose mushrooms that are too large as they will not taste good.
- Do not choose shiitake mushrooms that are dark brown or have an unusual smell when smelled.
- For fresh shiitake mushrooms, they should be soft, smooth, and intact.
What is tofu brain? Where to buy tofu brain?
- Tofu brain is the essence, the most refined part obtained during the production of tofu skin. This is also a type of food made from soybeans but not molded like tofu, softer and richer compared to tofu.
- After each batch of cooking soybeans, the amount of tofu brain obtained is not much and this dish is very difficult to preserve, easily deteriorating, so it is both delicious and precious.
- Currently, you can buy tofu brain at vegetarian food stores, markets, or supermarket chains on the market or some reputable e-commerce sites.
Tools needed
How to make Fried Tofu Brains
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Mix the flour, mushrooms, and tofu brains
First, wash and cut off the stems of the shiitake mushrooms and chicken thigh mushrooms, then dice them. Peel the onion and also dice it similarly.
Next, mix 50g of rice flour and 10g of tapioca starch together in a pan.
Then, add to the flour mixture 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, diced onion, diced shiitake mushrooms, diced chicken thigh mushrooms along with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and 150g of tofu brains.
At this point, gently mix the ingredients to ensure the tofu brain mixture is well combined.
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Stir the tofu brain mixture
After mixing the dry tofu brain mixture, slowly add 2 tablespoons of water and gently stir, allowing the tofu brain mixture to slightly dissolve into a liquid consistency.
Next, place the tofu brain mixture on the stove, continuously stir this mixture over low heat until it thickens.
Add 1 teaspoon of pepper to the tofu brain mixture and then turn off the heat.
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Pour into mold and chill the peanut mixture
Now, pour the peanut mixture into a mold lined with a layer of parchment paper and let it cool slightly.
Once the peanut mixture has cooled, cover the top tightly with the remaining parchment paper and place it in the refrigerator for 1 – 1.5 hours.
After the time in the refrigerator, the peanuts will have solidified into a block.
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Batter and fry the tofu brain
First, cut the tofu brain into square pieces, then roll them in crispy batter so that the batter coats the tofu brain completely.
Prepare a non-stick pan, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat the oil.
When you put chopsticks into the oil and see tiny bubbles rising, add the tofu brain and fry until golden brown over medium heat for 3 – 5 minutes, then remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Finally, place the crispy tofu brain on a decorative plate and enjoy.
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Final product
The crispy tofu brain is a bright golden color, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. When eaten, the tofu brain feels like it’s bubbling in the mouth.
The unique and delicious flavor comes from the combination of the rich taste of the tofu brain and the chewy crispiness of the mushrooms, along with perfectly balanced seasoning. Eating it with chili sauce makes it irresistible.
This is a delicious dish that should be specially enjoyed not only when eating vegetarian but also when eating meat.
See more:
- How to cook vegetarian noodle soup with the right flavor, delicious and appealing
- 2 ways to cook simple vegetarian mushroom hotpot and Thai vegetarian hotpot
- A collection of 12 ways to make vegetarian dishes from tofu for Buddha’s Birthday
Above, TasteVN has suggested to you how to make crispy fried vegetarian tofu that is unusual, delicious and changes the taste for vegetarian days, helping your vegetarian meals become more diverse and rich! Wish you success in your preparation!
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