Tofu skin roll or Tofu roll is a dim sum dish. It can be found in Hong Kong and among overseas Chinese restaurants. It is usually served in a small plate in twos or threes. In all cases, the outer layer is made of tofu skin.
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... It is wrapped with dried tofu skin (腐竹, fu zhu) ... During the cooking process, the tofu skin is hydrated ... It makes the roll very soft and tender ...
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