Burmese Chickpea Tofu

Name: Burmese Chickpea Tofu
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpea flour; 4 cups water; 1/2 tsp turmeric; Oil, for frying

ရှမ်းတိုဟူး/shan toh-hoo/

Also known as: Shan Tofu

About this dish

A firm, silky tofu made from chickpea flour instead of soy, sliced and fried or served in salads.

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Ingredients

🫘2 cups chickpea flour

💧4 cups water

🟡1/2 tsp turmeric

🛢️Oil, for frying

Method

Serves 2

Whisk chickpea flour with water and turmeric until smooth.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until very thick.

Pour into a dish and let cool and set completely.

Slice and fry until golden and crisp, or serve soft in salads.

Season with soy sauce and fried garlic.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Shan tofu is a specialty of the Shan State in Myanmar, notable for being made from chickpea flour rather than soybeans.

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