Monday, February 8, 2010

Tau You Bak

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We like mom’s Tau You Bak so much that we made her cook a big pot and portioned into small bags before she left for Penang. If a war breaks out now, we are covered for at least a week, surviving on the TYB! Her recipes are always simple yet  yummilicious.

What you need:-

  • Pork belly (If you get it from the market, tell them you want ‘bu jian tian’ (direct translation: can’t see the sky). Apparently this is the best part!
  • Pork – tenderloin or lean meat
  • Beancurd skin- soaked
  • Black fungus- boiled and soaked
  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Soy sauce
  • Black soya sauce
  • Pepper
  • Garlic – a few cloves, crushed

How:-

  1. Marinate pork with soya sauce, black soya sauce, pepper and garlic for at least 30 minutes
  2. Fry (1) until water from the ingredients evaporates – it takes about 45 minutes
  3. Add black fungus, beancurd skin and water to cover the ingredients. Simmer for another 30 minutes
  4. Add hard boiled eggs

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