Most often than not, fresh tofu skin is available frozen. It can usually be bought from a vegetarian food shop.
Fresh tofu skin is perfect for those who wish to explore other protein sources other than meat.
Preparation is simple and straightforward. There is no need to rehydrate. Simply chop and cook.
Here’s the simplest way to make and eat it.
15
minutes2
hoursSweet and warm desert to warm your heart for the day
EB Kyoto Yuba
50 g Pearl Barley
100 g Ginkgo Nut Flesh
100 g Rock Sugar or to your taste
2 Eggs (Beaten)
3 Pandan Leaves (Knotted)
10 cups Water
Deshell ginkgo and peel the outer membrane.
Cut the ginkgo nuts into half and remove the inner seed. Wash with clean water, strain, and set aside.
Rinse the barley in several changes of water. Discard the water. Soak the barley in warm water for 1 hour.
Wash pandan leaf under running water to remove any dirt. Tie into a knot.
Put the ginkgo nuts in a saucepan. Cover with some water, about one inch above the nuts.
Bring water to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes.
Drain off water and crack the shells and peel. Split the ginkgo nuts in half and remove the bitter cores
Bring 10 cups of water to a boil.
Add pandan leaves, pearl barley and ginkgo nuts and cook for about 30 minutes or until they are soft.
Discard the pandan leaves. Add EB Kyoto Yuba and rock sugar and continue to cook until the sugar dissolves. Have a taste and add more sugar to your preference if needed.
Beat 2 eggs with a fork and then slowly drizzle into the soup while stirring at the same time. Turn off the heat. Serve warm or chill in the fridge before serving.