{"product_id":"asian-tofu-discover-the-best-make-your-own-and-cook-it-at-home-a-cookbook-9781607740254","title":"Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at Home [A Cookbook]","description":"\u003cb\u003eIACP AWARD FINALIST - More than 90 recipes exploring authentic, ancient fare and modern twists that capture the culinary spirit of East, Southeast, and South Asia, from the James Beard Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eVietnamese Food Any Day \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEver-Green Vietnamese\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. America has embraced tofu as a healthy, affordable ingredient. And while it has been welcomed into sophisticated mainstream dining, tofu is often hidden in Western guises and in limited applications. In her third intrepid cookbook, celebrated food writer and teacher Andrea Nguyen aims to elevate this time-honored staple to a new place of prominence on every table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are spectacular favorites from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and India, as well as delicious dishes from Taipei, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and New York. Andrea demystifies tofu and interprets traditional Asian cuisine for cooks, sharing compelling personal stories and dispatches from some of the world's best tofu artisans along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For those who want to take their skills to the next level, the tofu tutorial clearly outlines tofu-making technique, encouraging readers to experiment with the unparalleled flavors of homemade varieties. But time-pressed cooks needn't fear: while a few recipes, such as \u003cb\u003eSilken Tofu and Seasoned Soy Milk Hot Pot\u003c\/b\u003e, are truly best with homemade tofu, most are terrific with store-bought products. Some traditional dishes combine tofu with meat in brilliant partnerships, such as\u003cb\u003e Spicy Tofu with Beef and Sichuan Peppercorn\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTofu with Kimchi and Pork Belly\u003c\/b\u003e, but this collection is predominantly vegetarian and vegan, including the pristinely flavored \u003cb\u003eSpiced Tofu and Coconut in Banana Leaf\u003c\/b\u003e and vibrant S\u003cb\u003epicy Lemongrass Tofu Salad.\u003c\/b\u003e And innovations such as \u003cb\u003eOkara Doughnuts\u003c\/b\u003e reveal tofu's more playful side. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For health- and eco-conscious eaters and home chefs who are inspired to make the journey from bean to curd, \u003ci\u003eAsian Tofu\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrea Nguyen is one of the country's leading voices on Asian cuisine and the author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eAsian Dumplings\u003c\/i\u003e and the James Beard- and IACP-nominated \u003ci\u003eInto the Vietnamese Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e. She has written for \u003ci\u003eSaveur\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, where she is also a contributing editor, the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more publications. She is also the creator of the Asian Market Shopper app. Her engaging and knowledgeable writing on cuisine and culture has attracted a loyal and well-deserved readership that actively follows her blog, www.vietworldkitchen.com. Andrea lives in Santa Cruz, California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642033606930,"sku":"9781607740254","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a33ec3c2-2afa-4db9-88b3-8d0832b36513.jpg?v=1733052849","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/asian-tofu-discover-the-best-make-your-own-and-cook-it-at-home-a-cookbook-9781607740254","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}