TofuBrain (of a pig or other animal)Also called "douhua" (soy milk pudding), this is a traditional method of eating tofu that was developed when tofu was still in the process of being made. Modern "douhua" is now sold throughout China. Famous brands include "Leshan Douhua" and "Fuzhou Douhua," each with its own unique recipe.

Douhua (Tofu Pudding) Preparation

IngredientsPreparation

DriedSoybeans100 grams, with 15 grams of natto.

Steps

1. Soak soybeans thoroughly beforehand;

2. Wash the soybeans and place them inA blenderAdd 800ml of water to make soy milk;

3. Filter the soy milk and pour it into a pot. Bring to a boil over low heat for 8 minutes, then turn off the heat;

4. Dissolve 15ml of warm water in a bowl for the natto;

5. When the soy milk has cooled to around 90 degrees, pour in the natto water and stir quickly;

6. Cover the pot and let it sit for 15 minutes to form douhua.

Preparation of Wang's Douhua

Ingredients

PorkFilling 500g,Natto tofuOne box, soakedWood ear mushroomsA small bowl, greenRed bell pepperOne, garlic, driedChili peppersA little, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, a little sesame oil, salt,MSGAs needed.

Steps

1. Soak wood ear mushrooms, wash and chop, mince garlic, chop green and red bell peppers, cut dried chili peppers into pieces;

2. Heat a pot, add a little oil, when the oil is hot, add minced garlic to sauté;

3. Then add the meat filling and dried chili peppers, stir until the meat changes color, then add wood ear mushrooms and oyster sauce, cook through;

4. Then add chopped green and red bell peppers, add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, add water starch to thicken, add salt and MSG to season;

5. Heat the natto tofu, cook until tender, then place in a bowl, pour the cooked broth over the natto tofu, sprinkle with chopped green onions;Green onionsDone.

Douhua Preparation with Broth

Ingredients

Natto tofu, one box, yellowChinese cabbage20g, wood ear mushrooms 30g,Dried mushrooms20g,EggsOne, 500ml water, green onions as needed, oldSoy sauce10ml each, salt 3g, water starch as needed, sugar as needed, a little sesame oil, garlic juice as needed, chopped green onions, star anise 2GingerAs needed, 40g oil.

Steps

1. Wash and chop green onions, chopped star anise, ginger, star anise, and set aside;

2. After soaking yellow flowers, wood ear mushrooms, and dried mushrooms, wash and chop them, and set aside;

3. Place the natto tofu in a bowl and addSteamin a steamer for 15 minutes;

4. Take garlic, mash and mix with water, salt, to make garlic juice, and set aside;

5. Pour oil into a pot, addStar anise, ginger, green onions, and other spices to fry;

6. Remove the spices, add the wood ear mushrooms and dried mushrooms to the remaining oil,Chinese cabbageStir-fry, then add water, salt, sugar,Soy sauce, cover and cook for 5 minutes;

7. Pour in the water to thicken, then turn the heat low, add egg liquid, and turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil;

8. Place the steamed natto tofu in a bowl, pour the broth over it, add garlic juice and green onions.