Luke Nguyen: Tofu is a dietary staple throughout Vietnam — it is made fresh daily in thousands of tofu stands throughout the country and sold on the streets. Tofu acts like a sponge to soak up and carry the flavours that are added to it. It is made by compressing the curds of hot soy milk into blocks.
In this recipe silken tofu is used for its soft and creamy texture. It is low in fat with no cholesterol