Beancurd Sticks Broiled with Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Honey Recipe

Broiled beancurd sticks with a savory-sweet glaze.

By
Chichi Wang
Chichi Wang: Contributing Writer at Serious Eats
Chichi Wang
Chichi Wang wrote The Butcher's Cuts column for Serious Eats, in addition to other stories. Born in Shanghai and raised in New Mexico, Chichi took her degree in philosophy but decided that writing about food would be more fun than writing about Plato.
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Updated May. 15, 2019
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Why It Works

  • Beancurd sticks are simmered until tender, then glazed in soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
  • A few minutes under the broiler makes the surfaces browned and a little crispy.

The last time I wrote abouttofu skin, it was for our now-defunct column. (Sorry, folks! I just wanted to write about Chinese food, all the time!)

Like tofu, tofu skin is high in protein and low in fat. Unlike tofu, it keeps indefinitely in the cupboard.

To use, just soak in water. It will take a few hours for tofu skin to soften, after which it cooks up in no time. One thing I love about it is its taste. Just as tofu has its own distinct flavor, tofu skin tastes sort of egg-y to me.

For this installment, we'll look at tofu skin when it's bundled up - often called beancurd sticks on the package. (But wait! What about tofu skin in sheet form, you ask? Next time we'll discuss how to turn those sheets into noodles, rolls, and more.)

October 2012

Recipe Facts

Active:10 mins
Total:20 mins
Serves:4 servings

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  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 1tablespoonhoney

  • 1/2teaspooncoarsely ground white orblack pepper

  • 2teaspoons姜, grated with a microplane grater or minced

  • 1teaspoonred pepper flakes, optional

  • 8ouncesdried beancurd, rehydrated in water

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, pepper, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl and set aside.

  2. Place the rehydrated beancurd sticks in a pot and cover with water. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the water and let cool.

  3. When you are ready to serve, pat the beancurd sticks dry and cut into 2-inch segments. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Brush the glaze onto the beancurd sticks. Place them under the broiler and cook until the tops are a little crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Check during the last minute to prevent scorching. Serve immediately.

Special Equipment

Rimmed baking sheet

Notes

To learn more about tofu types, check out our guidehere.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
24 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 24
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol0mg 0%
钠439mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein1g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 56mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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