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Default Fermented Tofu with a Kick

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"aem" > wrote in message
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> On Jan 30, 12:49 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:53:45 -0800 (PST), aem wrote:
>> > I like to mix fermented tofu in with stirfried green beans. I've even
>> > got a few 'average Americans' to admit they limed the flavor
>> > combination. -aem

>>
>> What else? Sesame oil and maybe some extra chili?
>>

> Another I've made is this from a Kenneth Lo cookbook:
>
> 1 lb. young spinach, washed and sliced
> 2 garlic cloves, chopped
> 1.5 teaspoons fu yu (fermented tofu, aka bean curd cheese)
>
> Heat oil, or oil and lard, in wok or heavy pan. When hot, stir in
> garlic and tofu until mixed. Add spinach and stirfry over high heat
> about 1.5 minutes. Sprinkle with pinches of salt and sugar. Continue
> to stirfry until done, another 30 - 60 seconds. (Note: 1 lb. of
> fresh spinach looks like a lot but cooks way down. The fu yu is very
> strong; most people will find 1.5 teaspoons plenty.) -aem
>