How to soak dried yuba

People usually buy dried bean curd sheets, which can be stored for a relatively long time. They just need to be soaked before cooking, and the soaking time is often relatively long. If you are not very busy at work, you can soak the bean curd sheets in advance. If you are very busy, you can choose some quick soaking methods, such as putting the dried bean curd sheets in a microwave oven. This way the soaking time will be shorter and it will save time.

How to soak dried bean curd sheets ? Generally speaking, it takes 4-6 hours for dried bean curd sheets to soak, so you should soak them in advance when cooking! Alternatively, you can break the bean curd sheets into pieces of the right length first. The bean curd sheets you buy should come in two pieces connected together. Break them at the U-shaped connection because that is the hardest part to soak. Then break the bean curd sheets shorter one by one so that they don't have to be soaked for a very long time.

If you are soaking in warm water for a long time, the effect will be better if you add a few drops of white vinegar to the warm water, maybe 2 hours will be enough. Dried bean curd sheets are very light, so when soaking them, a small part of them will always float on the water surface, and some places cannot be soaked. When soaking them, cover them with a plate to allow all the bean curd sheets to be soaked in water. This will ensure that every part is soaked. After it is basically soaked, cut it into thin strips and soak it in warm water for twenty minutes. The soaked yuba will be perfect.

In addition, soaking bean curd sheets in a microwave is also a good way. Put enough water to cover the bean curd sheets in a container with a lid, and heat it on high heat for three to five minutes. Depending on the amount of bean curd sheets, it will be done quickly, which is very time-saving for office workers.

Therefore, we cannot simply judge how long dried bean curd sheets should be soaked. The most important thing is to look at your soaking method and skills. If you use a quick soaking method, it may take 10 minutes to soak. If you use a more natural soaking method, it may take longer.

Nutritional value of dried bean curd sticks Dried bean curd sticks have high nutritional value, especially the protein content. In addition, the lecithin it contains can remove cholesterol attached to the blood vessel walls, prevent vascular sclerosis, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and protect the heart. In addition, it also contains a variety of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, selenium, etc. Its calcium content is also quite high, so it can supplement calcium, prevent osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency, promote bone development, and is extremely beneficial for bone growth in children and the elderly; it also contains rich iron, and is easily absorbed by the human body, and has a certain effect on iron deficiency anemia.

Dried bean curd sheets are obtained after processing fresh bean curd sheets, so they also have the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, relieving cough and eliminating phlegm. Moreover, bean curd sheets are made from soybeans and have similar nutritional values ​​as soybeans, such as soy protein, dietary fiber and carbohydrates, which are very beneficial to the human body.