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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Tofu is a type of food that contains good protein and can be used to prepare many delicious dishes. Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make extremely attractive tofu wrapped in wild betel leaves. Let’s get into the kitchen to make this fried dish to treat the family!
Ingredients for Tofu Wrapped in Wild Betel Leaves For 3 people
Tofu 4 pieces Wild betel leaves 20 leaves Carrot 1/2 root Onion 1/2 root Dried shiitake mushrooms 10 pieces Cooking oil 150 ml Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Salt/msg a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh, high-quality tofu
- You should choose tofu pieces that feel light when held, have good elasticity, and are very smooth.
- To buy fresh, pure tofu, you should smell the fragrant aroma of the tofu. If you detect a characteristic smell of soybeans and taste a rich flavor, you should buy it.
- Avoid choosing tofu pieces that have a lime smell as these contain impurities, which will be dry, crumbly, and bland when eaten.
- You should not choose tofu pieces that are dry, hard, crumbly, or have a sour smell as these may be spoiled tofu.
- Additionally, to ensure hygiene and quality, you can make tofu at home following TasteVN’s instructions!
How to choose fresh and delicious betel leaves
- Choose large leaves that are dark green and not wilted.
- Select leaves that are of moderate thickness, not too old or too young, and free from tears or pests.
- Avoid leaves that are very light green as they are still young and do not have the characteristic aroma of betel leaves.
Tools needed
Blender, pan, knife, cutting board, spoon,…
How to prepare Fried Tofu Wrapped in Betel Leaves
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Prepare the ingredients
You peel the carrots and onions, then wash them with clean water. After that, use a knife to chop the carrots and onions into smaller pieces for easier blending. For the betel leaves, wash them with water to remove dirt, then let them drain.
Gradually add the onions and carrots into a blender to puree. Then, place the two blended ingredients into 2 bowls separately.
Soak 10 pieces of shiitake mushrooms in water for 10 minutes to let them expand, then rinse with clean water and chop them finely.
Put 4 pieces of tofu into a bowl and use a spoon to mash or use your hands to squeeze them until smooth.
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Mix the tofu mixture
Add all the ingredients into a large bowl, then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, then mix well for the ingredients to combine.
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Make the tofu wrapped in wild betel leaves
After the wild betel leaves are dried, place the lighter side of the leaves on top.
Add the filling and carefully roll from the tip of the leaf to the stem of the leaf. You can use a toothpick or the stem of the wild betel leaf to shape and help the leaves wrap tightly.
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Frying tofu rolls with betel leaves
Place a pan on the stove, add 150ml of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil heats up, add the betel leaf rolls to fry. Place the edge of the roll down on the pan to prevent the betel leaves from coming undone.
Fry the betel leaf rolls over medium heat until the betel leaves turn dark, indicating they are cooked.
Transfer the cooked betel leaf rolls to a plate to drain the oil and enjoy.
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Final product
Now you have a delicious dish of betel leaf tofu rolls. The enticing aroma of the betel leaves combined with the characteristic creaminess of the tofu will surely delight you.
You can enjoy it with soy sauce or chili sauce, both are tasty!
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