This video is a cooking tutorial on how to make Salt and Pepper Tofu, a popular Cantonese dish. The host, with the help of their dad, demonstrates how to prepare the ingredients, including tofu, green onions, sweet peppers, and garlic. They share a special technique for boiling the tofu with salt to dry out excess moisture and season it, making it easier to fry. The tofu is then coated with cornstarch and egg, and deep-fried until golden brown. The dish is completed by stir-frying the tofu with the prepared vegetables, dried chilies, and a seasoning blend. The video also includes a brief history of tofu in Asian culture and a promotion for Skillshare, an online learning platform.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The recipe being made is a salt and pepper tofu dish, a vegetarian version of a famous Cantonese cuisine.
2. The recipe uses four pieces of green onion, only the white parts.
3. Three different colored sweet peppers are used to add visual appeal.
4. Two cloves of garlic are used in the recipe.
5. The tofu is drained, then rinsed with water before cutting.
6. The tofu is cut into four equal parts, approximately one inch by one inch.
7. The tofu is boiled in saltwater for two minutes to remove excess moisture.
8. The tofu is then coated with cornstarch and egg.
9. The tofu is fried in oil at 400°F (200°C) for five to six minutes.
10. The recipe uses a wok to stir-fry the vegetables and seasonings.
11. The seasonings are added in two parts, with the second part added just before serving.
12. The dish is served hot, with the remaining seasonings on the side.
13. Tofu originates from China, dating back to at least the 10th century.
14. Tofu is made from soy milk coagulated to form curds, then pressed to form tofu cakes.
15. There are many types of tofu, including silken, firm, pickled, fermented, pre-fried, and mixed with egg.