Anupama – Thank you! And thanks for your response to my comment. I remember it was a question about paratha making. I’ll check out your answer now.

Bron – Oh how I long for a grinder. The stuff in a bag doesn’t have that same toasty flavour. I see an e-bay visit coming on…

Maninas – Oh please do! I would dearly love to try it.

I have an old coffee grinder that is great for grinding toasted rice, peppercorns, dried chillies, and all manner of toasted spices. Got it from my OH’s parents but think you can pick them up cheap on ebay.

Bron

BTW, thanks for dropping by my blog. I’ve replied to your comment.

Anupama

Shayma – No not at all! It sounds lovely. I don’t eat tofu crispy all the time. It isn’t crispy in ma po tofu for example.

Sharmila – Yes I saw those and wondered if they were worth buying! I shall give them a go. Oh those little flavour sponges. I also love agedashi tofu but I don’t know anything about making it at home either.

Su-Lin – I will seek it out!

James – Thanks for your suggestion. And no, I don’t do things by halves!

Maninas – I am in love with Dunlop too. You must tell me more about the stew – it sounds amazing.

Carmen – LOVE the idea of stir frying the kow choi with egg. I will be trying it – thanks.

Nora – If in doubt, fry it.

Sarah – Ah yes I read that too when I was researching my recipe. I will try it. I do love it when nice and firm.

Jenny – Yeah it’s so versatile I just don’t know where to go next. I can’t believe I turned my nose up for so long. I think stir fried dishes can be interesting, it’s just that a lot of them aren’t.

Chris – Yeah I agree. It needs those strong flavours. I wouldn’t want it prepared with anything tamer.

Nina – Mine neither! You must try it again. Seriously. I’ve had numerous bad tofu experiences and I realise they are enough to put you off for life.

Jonathan – I am loving your technique. Twice cooked sounds like a plan to me. I will give your method a go – thanks.

An American in London – Thank you! I think braised is next on my list.

ginandcrumpets – well you know, the pork was in the side dish…

I do love it wobbly as well – as in the ma po. I’m pretty sure there’s nothing wrong with you. Fairly sure anyway…

Jonathan – Thank you for the best idea I’ve heard all week. I expect to read that Del Boy reference in your next post. We can then move on to Fawlty Towers. I’ll be slipping Basil in by the end of next week.

LexEat – I know – me too. It’s something I never thought I’d write. For a start, it doesn’t contain the word ‘pork’

Sarah – Thank you! Maybe you could learn to love it too? Or perhaps you are not inclined to try. In any case, thank you for the compliment.