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Published 1985
The Japanese enjoy bean curd prepared in a multitude of ways. This particular dish combines two types: Pouches of fried bean curd are stuffed with a tōfu and vegetable mixture, then simmered in a sweetened soy broth. This is home-style Japanese cooking at its coziest and nutritious best.
You’ll need to weight your bean curd for a few hours to improve the flavor. Follow the instructions to do this. You can close your pockets with toothpicks, or, if you wish to make them elaborate looking (as well as enrich their taste), you can tie them with ribbons made of gourd. Soak the gourd in warm water to cover for 10 minutes, then drain, squeezing out e