Eggs & tofu · fried
Tofu puffs
Also called fried tofu puffs, tau pok
Small cubes of tofu deep-fried until light and hollow; they soak up broth in laksa, hot pot and braises.
- A kind of Fried tofu
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodAburaage
Thin and flat rather than puffy; absorbs broth well but gives less bite.
- T2 · GoodAtsuage
Denser and not hollow, so it soaks up less broth.
- T3 · In a pinchFreeze-dried tofu
Spongy and absorbent but unfried, so leaner; rehydrate first. (use 0.5× the amount)
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