A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Pale yellow, brittle and layered when dry; softer and pliable after soaking. These are soy products, not bamboo.
In the kitchen
Soaked and cooked in braises, soups and vegetarian claypots to absorb the sauce.
Distinct from flat tofu-skin sheets and pressed tofu. Fresh and dried forms differ; contains soy.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有腐竹吗？
Does this dish contain Dried tofu-skin sticks (fuzhu)?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
