Unicurd Launches Black Soybean Tofu and Tau Kwa (with 6 recipes)

Singaporeans are becoming more discerning and engaged in the nutritional health and needs for themselves and their loved ones. With that, Unicurd has recently re-created their best selling Tofu and Tau Kwa products – using black soybeans – which offer increased levels of antioxidants. These Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu and Tau Kwa possess the same texture as regular tofu and tau kwa, but yields a more robust taste.

Soybeans possess a good natural source of protein, n-3 & n-6 fatty acids, yet low in saturated fat. Black soybeans, with its inherent anthocyanin component, offers additional and higher antioxidant activities. Anthocyanin is a pigment responsible for the dark blue black colours of black soybeans. Health-conscious consumers will be please to know that Unicurd™ Black Soybean products are made with non-GM (genetically modified) black soybeans.

In conjunction with this launch, Unicurd is collaborating with Chef John See, owner of The Food Dot, to create a series of easy-to-follow recipes for these new Black Soybean products which can be readily recreated in the comfort of your home. I also got hold of the Unicurd Black Soybean Tau Kwa and tried to create one dish at home! If you are wondering, Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu and Tau Kwa are not truly black in colour, but is purple grey. The “black”refers to the black soybean used, which gives the final products its unique colour. These tau kwa needs minimal preparation and we can enjoy its full-bodied flavour without heavy seasoning!

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Black Soy Bean Tau Kwa Slices with Shredded Smoked Duck

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MARINADE INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
1 pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu (cut to 2cm thickness per slice)
1 tsp Light soya sauce
1/2 Green apple (sliced)
1 tbsp Hoisin sauce

GARNISHES
65g Ready‐to‐eat smoked duck (cut to bite size)
1 tbsp Crispy shallots
3 Red radishes (thinly sliced)
1 cup Baby romaine lettuce
45g Celery stalk (lightly blanched, cooled, cut into bite size)
40g Toasted walnuts

METHOD
1. Combine marinade ingredients together in a bowl, mix well.
2. Steam lightly for 3 mins and set aside to cool down.
3. Toss garnishes with the steamed tofu.
4. Serve at room temperature.

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Black Soybean Tofu Milk Soup with Tiger Prawns

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INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
1 pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu
1 cup Soyamilk
1 cup UHTmilk
1 cup Water
3 tbsp Small shallot (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp Minced garlic
Pinch Salt, White pepper and Sugar
1 tsp Light soya sauce
2 tsp Oyster sauce
2 tsp Olive oil

GARNISHES
80g Tiger prawns (pre‐blanch and peeled)
10 pcs Flat sweet pea (pre‐blanch and cut to bite sized)
½ cup Shimeji mushrooms

METHOD
1. Heat up a non‐stick pot with olive oil at low heat.
2. Lightly fry the shallot and garlic until they turn a light golden brown.
3. Add Black Soybean Tofu, Soya milk, UHT milk and water to the pot, simmer to a boil for 3‐5 mins.
4. Using a hand blender, puree the ingredients into a fine soup base.
5. Finally, add in the seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot with the garnishes.

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Chilled Black Soy Bean Tofu with Spring Onion & Salted Egg

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INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
1 pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu (Chilled)
Dressing:
½pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu
2 tsp Black sesame oil
1 tbsp Light Soya sauce
2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 Cooked salted egg white
Pinch Brown sugar
1 tbsp Chopped coriander root
Pinch Salt, pepper and sugar

GARNISHES
65g Fried white fish fillet (Cut into bite sized)
45g Carrot strips
25g Spring Onion strips
1 Cooked salted egg yolk (Crushed)
STEPS
1. Chill the tofu in the fridge for half an hour.
2. Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a blender and puree it.
3. Serve Unicurd Black soybean tofu with the dressing and garnishes.

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Cold Black Soybean Taukwa Soba Noodle with Black Sesame-Soy Broth

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INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
1 pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tau Kwa (Chilled, cut into thick strips)
2 cups Cooked green tea soba

SOYA BROTH
6 tbsp Lightsoya sauce
1 tbsp Olive oil
Pinch Salt, pepper and sugar
2 cups Water
45gm Bonita flake
4 tbsp Spring onion chopped
4 tbsp Minced white radishes

GARNISHES
1 tsp Melon seed and nut
1 tsp Crispy shallot
60gm Pre‐blanched asparagus spear
1 tsp Sesame oil

METHOD
1. Combine ingredients for the soya broth together well in a pot, bring it to a boil and simmer for
10mins at low heat. Let the broth cool down and chill it before serving.
2. Serve the soba and Unicurd Black Soybean tofu with the chilled broth and garnishes.

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Black Soybean Tofu with Mango Sago Dessert

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INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
1 pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tofu
1 cup Cooked sago
½ Sliced green apple
2 cups Unicurd Soyamilk
1 Ripe mango (scoop into balls)
½cup Ripen mango sauce

GARNISHES
1tbsp Gula Melaka Syrup

METHOD
1. Combine all the ingredients well and serve chilled

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MY RECIPE – Braised Tofu with Minced Pork

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INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
1 pkt Unicurd Black Soybean Tau Kwa (cut to 2cm thickness per slice)
some freshly ground black pepper
800g ground pork
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Hua Diao wine
some fish sauce
some sesame oil
2 stalk green onion, chopped
1/4 cup cool water
1 teaspoon cornstarch

METHOD
1. Drain the tau kwa on paper towels. Season on both sides with some pepper.
2. Heat a wok with oil over medium-high heat. When hot, slide in the tau kwa and fry for 1 minute. Flip to other side and fry for another minute. Remove and set aside.
3. Leave some oil on the wok, add in garlic and ginger and cook till it turns fragrant. Add in minced pork.
4. Add in the chicken broth, oyster sauce, hua diao wine, sesame oil and fish sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and the cornstarch. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring everything to a simmer. Add the cooked tofu back in the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes or until it thickens. Add in spring onions and serve.

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Hope this post tempts you to get hold of these black soybean products. Unicurd Black Soybean Silken Tofu costs $1.50, Black Soybean Tau Kwa costs $2.20. It is halal certified and has been labelled “healthier choice”, with no preservatives, no cholesterol and no trans fat. It is available across all major supermarkets (NTUC Fairprice, Giant, Sheng Siong) in Singapore.