Eggs & tofu · cooked

Kaofu

Also called braised gluten, kao fu

Spongy, steamed wheat gluten sold fresh, frozen or canned; braised with mushrooms and peanuts in a sweet soy sauce, soaking up liquid like a sponge.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMock duck

    Denser and already seasoned, less spongy; cut back on soy and sugar.

  • T3 · In a pinchFreeze-dried tofu

    Spongy and absorbent but softer; rehydrate first. (use 0.35× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchTofu puffs

    Spongy and absorbent, but soft soy rather than chewy gluten.

Cook with Kaofu

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