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Kao Fu l Wheat Gluten Made Delicious

Chef John Zhang

Chef John Zhang

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Kau Fu, a form of Wheat gluten, is used widely in Chinese cuisine as a vegetarian option to meat. Chef John shares tips on how to make Kau Fu with step by step instruction.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 1 days 40 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 1 days 55 min

4 SERVING

Ingredients:

12 oz. High Gluten Wheat Flour
0.5 tsp. Salt
0.75 cup Water
0.25 tsp. Yeast
0.25 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tbsp. High Gluten Wheat Flour

Directions:

Step 1

Step 1

1

Combine high gluten wheat flour, water, and salt to make a dough.

Step 2

Step 2

2

Fill a large container(bowl) with cold water, knead the dough in the water, change the water when it gets milky. Repeat this for 7 to 8 times until the water is clear.

Step 3

Step 3

3

Transfer the dough to a working surface. Add ¼ tsp yeast, ¼ tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp high gluten wheat flour and knead into the gluten dough. Wrap with plastic wrapper and let the dough rest for 24 hours.

Step 4

Step 4

4

Place the gluten dough on a plate and steam in a steaming basket for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5

5

The volume of the gluten dough will double after steaming. This is the Kau Fu.