Stinky tofuTofuAlso known as stinky tofu, it is a very characteristic Han Chinese traditional snack.SnacksBecause stinky tofu smells bad, some people don't like to eat it. Although tofu smells bad, the production process of stinky tofu produces a plant-based lactic acid bacteria, which has good effects on regulating the intestines and improving digestion.And there are many ways to make stinky tofu.

The method of making stinky tofu

[IngredientsPreparation]

Soybeans5 kilograms,Chili peppersOil 250 grams, vegetable oil 1 kilogram, sesame oil 150 grams,Soy sauce500 grams, stinkyBroth15 kilograms,Coarse salt100 grams, gypsum 300 grams

[The process of making tofu]

1, Soak the soybeans in water, after soaking, wash them thoroughly with clean water.

2, Add soybeans to 20-25 kilograms of water, then grind them with a stone mill to make a slurry (you can also use a machine to crush them).

3, Add the same amount of warm water to the slurry and stir well, put it in a cloth bag, and squeeze out the juice forcefully.

4, After that,Soybean pulpAdd boiling water and stir, then squeeze again until the soybean pulp doesn't stick to your hands.

5,Soybean milkAfter squeezing, remove the foam on the surface, pour the slurry into the pot and cook over high heat.6, After boiling over high heat, pour it into the container, add gypsum water, and stir with a wooden stick for about 15-20 turns. If the gypsum water is not enough, you can add a little water (such as mixing the gypsum water, indicating that the gypsum water is not enough, you need to add more gypsum water again).7, After about 20 minutes, it will become

Tofu brain

, scoop the tofu brain into a wooden box, cover it with a wooden plate, and press it with a heavy stone to remove moisture. The tofu is made.[The method of making stinky tofu]1, Put the green alum in a barrel, pour boiling water and stir with a stick.

2, Then put the tofu in for about 2 hours, then take out the tofu and cool it.

3, Put the tofu in stinky broth for soaking (3-5 hours in spring and autumn, 6 hours in summer, 2 days in winter).

4, After soaking, take it out, and the characteristic stinky smell of stinky tofu will appear, which means it is successful. Then wash it lightly with cold water and drain the water.

5, Then pour all the vegetable oil into the pot and heat it, put the tofu in and fry over low heat for about 5 minutes.

6, When the tofu turns

Yellow

, take it out and put it in a plate, and poke a hole in the middle of the tofu with a chopstick.7,Chili oil

, soy sauce, sesame oil, mix together and put it in the hole in the tofu, and you can eat it.Chili oilMix soy sauce and sesame oil, then place in tofu pouches for eating.