How is Yellow Tofu used in Thai cooking?

Yellow tofu - tao hoo leuang - is the firm tofu most used in Thai cooking, yellow on the outside (often coloured and preserved with turmeric) and white within. Its flavour is mild, almost bland, which is exactly the point: it's a blank canvas that soaks up sauces and seasonings. Firm enough to cube and stir-fry without falling apart, it's the go-to protein for Buddhist monks, vegetarians, and vegans, and it turns up in dishes like Pad Thai. We often pan-fry the cubes first to firm the edges before they go into a dish.

Can I cook with Yellow Tofu in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Yellow Tofu in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Yellow Tofu - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen

Yellow tofu - tao hoo leuang - is the firm tofu most used in Thai cooking, yellow on the outside (often coloured and preserved with turmeric) and white…

Yellow Tofu - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen Yellow tofu - tao hoo leuang - is the firm tofu most used in Thai cooking, yellow on the outside (often coloured and preserved with turmeric) and white…