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China • Eggs and tofu

Thousand-layer flower

Here's a step-by-step guide to making tofu skin flowers, with 10 steps in total. First, blanch the tofu skin in boiling salted water, then drain and let it cool. (Alternatively, blanch it in salted water for two minutes.)

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Thousand-layer flower
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Blanch the dried tofu sheets in boiling salted water, then drain and let cool. (Alternatively, blanch them in salted water for two minutes.)

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Divide the large sheet of tofu into four equal parts.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Take a small piece of paper, fold it in half, and cut it into strips about two-thirds of the way down with a knife (it's easier to do by slicing, but you can also use scissors).

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    You can also cut the whole piece and then separate it from the middle.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Roll it from one end to the other.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Finally, secure it with toothpicks.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Turn it over and let it hang naturally on the plate.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Sprinkle with chopped green onions

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Small red chilies, cucumber blossoms as a garnish, and a plate of tofu skin flowers is ready!

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Dipping sauce: chopped green onions, minced garlic, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, etc. (mix and match according to your taste) or simply pour the braising liquid over it – it tastes great too!

    Step 10

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv