Fu Ju Fermented Tofu or Bean Curd Recipe

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Fu Ju  Fermented Tofu or Bean Curd
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Ingredients:

  • 8 slices fresh firm tofu , 3 x 3 x 3/4-inch
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 3 tbsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup shaoshing rice wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry

Directions:

  1. Press the bean curd for 2 hours. Dry with towels and cut into 9 pieces. Use a very thin 5 to 6 inch bamboo or wooden skewer thread 4 small squares of curd onto each. Leave space between each.d Place in covered steamer pot in well aired room for 2 to 4 days. {Trust me you want it well aired.} It will develop a orangish yellow mold and have a slippery appearance and strong odor.
  2. Grind the crushed peppers, peppercorns and fennel. Add salt and mix well then pour into a dish. Carefully take a skewer and sprinkle seasoning mix over all of the fermented curd. Repeat until done.
  3. Put into a wide-mouth jar and pull out skewers carefully. Pour wine to cover and sprinkle salt mix on top. Cover in keep in refrigerator. IT will be ready to use in a week and will keep indefinitely.
  4. NOTE this is highly seasoned. Use small portions. If wine is too strong use salt dissolved in water. It may be made without the spices and just the salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.7 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.17g 19%
Sodium 1183mg 49%
Potassium 271.04mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.16g 1%
Sugars 2.03g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 20.25g 41%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 355.8mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.85 Kcal (376 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.92g 19%
Sodium 575.49mg 49%
Potassium 131.85mg 6%
Total Carbs 2.02g 1%
Sugars 0.99g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 9.85g 41%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 2mg 23%
Calcium 173.1mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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