<![CDATA[Yong Tau Foo]]>Do you wash your uncooked Yong Tau Foos bought from wet market? I washed them and the fish paste stuffing came off from the beancurds and vegs. How do you wash them before cooking? Thanks!

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HappyAvon:
in fact, the soup is clear and not oily....U make sure the chicken skin is removed...For us, we prefer the fresh YTF sold in wet market....Well, we actually rinse the seaweed before cooking....No wonder u are experiencing sandy seaweed :roll: Well, soup for today is Yong Tau Foo.....Anyone?? :drool:

I usually remove skin too. I know that some people like to scrub salt on red meats before blanching, but I was told to do the same for chicken meat as well. I scrubbed, and the chicken meats turned whitish and ‘untidy’ on the surface. Not sure if it’s the right thing to do.


Rinse the seaweed before cooking??? Didn’t know about that. That auntie from the wet market provision stall told me never wet the seaweed before cooking. No wonder I’ve been feeling yucky eating seaweed even though I love seaweeds. When I have cravings for it, I dumped the Japanese seaweeds that come in sachets into my soup. I saw those YTF stalls in the food court, and the seaweeds were dried, that’s really causing some confusion for me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/154291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/154291Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:32:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:21:00 GMT]]>

mocharita:
[I must try out with using chicken breast for stock and it’s healthier. Wow, adding seaweed, mushroom, fishballs and vegs surely make the pot of YTF taste yummy! It’s like having hotpot. I supposed the fish paste from YTF contained of salt and maybe MSG. I don’t use MSG at home just like you. My kid is opposite of your girl. He never complains about saltiness from the food he took when we eat out. Probably, he’s finding the food from home rather bland. Do you in anyway find the seaweed rather sandy? I love seaweed but I have encountered many times having sandy seaweed. Oh no, I don't wash my seaweeds prior cooking, just not to scared you, haha.. 😄 I'm learning to cook and enjoying the process of it. :oops:

in fact, the soup is clear and not oily....U make sure the chicken skin is removed...For us, we prefer the fresh YTF sold in wet market....Well, we actually rinse the seaweed before cooking....No wonder u are experiencing sandy seaweed :roll: Well, soup for today is Yong Tau Foo.....Anyone?? :drool:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/153735https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/153735Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:21:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:12:41 GMT]]>

HappyAvon:
Hi Mocharita, for us, we used to boil ikan billis and or soya bean....however, we are now using chicken breast...firstly boil the chicken breast for a while just to clean the meat..Then use fresh water and boil with chicken for about 30 minutes....then you slowly add in the YTF...normally we also added some mushroom, fishballs and vegetables...u can try adding seaweed if u like....taste very nice too....u dont need to add anything else...for us, we dont use MSG at home....just little salt if needed...This is why my girl always complain that the soup is salty when we eat out....

I must try out with using chicken breast for stock and it’s healthier. Wow, adding seaweed, mushroom, fishballs and vegs surely make the pot of YTF taste yummy! It’s like having hotpot. I supposed the fish paste from YTF contained of salt and maybe MSG. I don’t use MSG at home just like you. My kid is opposite of your girl. He never complains about saltiness from the food he took when we eat out. Probably, he’s finding the food from home rather bland. Do you in anyway find the seaweed rather sandy? I love seaweed but I have encountered many times having sandy seaweed. Oh no, I don't wash my seaweeds prior cooking, just not to scared you, haha.. 😄 I'm learning to cook and enjoying the process of it. :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/152049https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/152049Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:12:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:04:07 GMT]]>Hi Mocharita, for us, we used to boil ikan billis and or soya bean…however, we are now using chicken breast…firstly boil the chicken breast for a while just to clean the meat…Then use fresh water and boil with chicken for about 30 minutes…then you slowly add in the YTF…normally we also added some mushroom, fishballs and vegetables…u can try adding seaweed if u like…taste very nice too…u dont need to add anything else…for us, we dont use MSG at home…just little salt if needed…This is why my girl always complain that the soup is salty when we eat out…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151518https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151518Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:04:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:56:59 GMT]]>enough for the fish paste to turn colour. Longer for the brinjals if you like softer veg.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151502https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151502Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:56:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:57:50 GMT]]>

Andaiz:
I use ikan bilis soup. Cook the YTF separately in clean water...to get rid of the oil or residual bean-y stuff.

Cooking YTF separetely in clean water, won't lose the taste? If so, how long should YTF be cooked before transferring to the stock? TIA! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151495https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151495Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:57:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:50:58 GMT]]>HappyAvon,

Thanks for the good tip too!

i like to buy some fish paste and bell peppers (all three colours, cut them into quarters) and put the fish paste into the ‘cave’ - after removing the seeds of the bell peppers. Its not bad, the fish paste won’t fall off and its nice and easy too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151491https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151491Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:50:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:45:55 GMT]]>

HappyAvon:
mocharita:

Do you wash your uncooked Yong Tau Foos bought from wet market? I washed them and the fish paste stuffing came off from the beancurds and vegs. How do you wash them before cooking? Thanks!


We don't wash too...What we do is we will arrange them nicely on the plate and then pour hot water.....blanch it and they are ready for cooking....just like how u handle pork ribs before you cook them....My family loves YTF and we cook soup every day....YTF is always in the weekly list....The rest are on rotation... :lol:

Thanks HappyAvon!

It’s a good idea to blanch the YTF before cooking and I’ve never thought about that. Gee..thanks!

There are limited choices of YTF from supermarkets and I do agree that these pre-packed are neater and cleaner. I can get more choices by buying from the wet-markets but many times saw the sellers using bared hands handling YTF after collecting $. And also, there are flies around too. Usually, I will make anchovies and soyabeans stock for my YTF, and adding a dash of sesame oil. I will probably be using the same blanching style for my chee cheong fun bought from wet market too.
😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151489https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151489Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:45:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:45:48 GMT]]>

HappyAvon:
mocharita:

Do you wash your uncooked Yong Tau Foos bought from wet market? I washed them and the fish paste stuffing came off from the beancurds and vegs. How do you wash them before cooking? Thanks!


We don't wash too...What we do is we will arrange them nicely on the plate and then pour hot water.....blanch it and they are ready for cooking....just like how u handle pork ribs before you cook them....My family loves YTF and we cook soup every day....YTF is always in the weekly list....The rest are on rotation... :lol:

Thanks HappyAvon!

It’s a good idea to blanch the YTF before cooking and I’ve never thought about that. Gee..thanks!

There are limited choices of YTF from supermarkets and I do agree that these pre-packed are neater and cleaner. I can get more choices by buying from the wet-markets but many times saw the sellers using bared hands handling YTF after collecting $. And also, there are flies around too. Usually, I will make anchovies and soyabeans stock for my YTF, and adding a dash of sesame oil. I will probably be using the same blanching style for my chee cheong fun bought from wet market too.
😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151488Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:45:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:06:29 GMT]]>

sakura_2009:
HappyAvon:

[quote=\"mocharita\"]Do you wash your uncooked Yong Tau Foos bought from wet market? I washed them and the fish paste stuffing came off from the beancurds and vegs. How do you wash them before cooking? Thanks!


We don't wash too...What we do is we will arrange them nicely on the plate and then pour hot water.....blanch it and they are ready for cooking....just like how u handle pork ribs before you cook them....My family loves YTF and we cook soup every day....YTF is always in the weekly list....The rest are on rotation... :lol:

How do you make the soup base for the YTF? Any tips? 😄

MTIA[/quote]I use ikan bilis soup. Cook the YTF separately in clean water...to get rid of the oil or residual bean-y stuff.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151027https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151027Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:06:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:02:43 GMT]]>

HappyAvon:
mocharita:

Do you wash your uncooked Yong Tau Foos bought from wet market? I washed them and the fish paste stuffing came off from the beancurds and vegs. How do you wash them before cooking? Thanks!


We don't wash too...What we do is we will arrange them nicely on the plate and then pour hot water.....blanch it and they are ready for cooking....just like how u handle pork ribs before you cook them....My family loves YTF and we cook soup every day....YTF is always in the weekly list....The rest are on rotation... :lol:

How do you make the soup base for the YTF? Any tips? 😄

MTIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151019https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151019Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:02:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:54:46 GMT]]>

Yerdua:
I feel that if you pick more on the vege and beancurd stuff, it will be healthier.

But if you pick those ngor niang or fried stuff, they are loaded with msg and the soup will be oily too. :roll:
Yes right...normally for cooking soup, we don't select the fried stuff....these fried ones are not fresh and will not taste good too.....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151012https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/151012Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:54:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:15:52 GMT]]>I feel that if you pick more on the vege and beancurd stuff, it will be healthier.

But if you pick those ngor niang or fried stuff, they are loaded with msg and the soup will be oily too. :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150976https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150976Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:15:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:27:24 GMT]]>

mocharita:
Do you wash your uncooked Yong Tau Foos bought from wet market? I washed them and the fish paste stuffing came off from the beancurds and vegs. How do you wash them before cooking? Thanks!

We don't wash too...What we do is we will arrange them nicely on the plate and then pour hot water.....blanch it and they are ready for cooking....just like how u handle pork ribs before you cook them....My family loves YTF and we cook soup every day....YTF is always in the weekly list....The rest are on rotation... :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150934https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150934Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:27:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:50:19 GMT]]>actually, i don’t rinse or wash. i buy mine from shop n save so i feel that it’s ok.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150899https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150899Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:50:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Yong Tau Foo on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:15:41 GMT]]>just rinse

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