Teahouse Inspirations - Martin Yan: Quick & Easy Recipes (Episode 7)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while cashews are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Introduce various types of tofu: firm, regular, soft, deep-fried, five flavor pressed, and tofu puff.

Demonstrate how to buy tofu in Asia, showing a large bucket of tofu.

Place pieces of tofu into two plates for steaming and microwaving.

Set up a bamboo steamer over boiling water and place one plate of tofu inside to steam.

Microwave the second plate of tofu while the first plate steams.

Prepare the sauce by mixing sugar, chilies garlic sauce, soy sauce, and sesame seed oil.

Check the steamed tofu after a few minutes, noting its appearance.

Introduce clams, explaining how to check if they are alive by ensuring they are closed.

Rinse the clams to remove sand, letting them soak for about half an hour.

Prepare lemon wedges, ginger, and garlic for flavoring the clams.

Place the clams in a steamer with lemon, ginger, and garlic for steaming.

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