Soybean sprouts"Huizhou" region's specialty, it is madeTofuThrough artificial fermentation, resulting in "mao tofu" ( ), where a layer of white hair grows on the surface of the tofu.Mao tofu, after fermentation, is rich in amino acids. Due to its delicious flavor after cooking, the method of making mao tofu has been passed down.

Authentic Mao Tofu Making Method

IngredientsPreparation

Tofu, water for soaking

Steps

1. Making the dough: Select high-qualityYellow beansWash with water, remove impurities, soak for 6-10 hours untilDouchi (fermented black beans)Fully expanded, grind into paste;

2. Pour the soaked yellow beans and water into the grinder at a ratio of two parts water to one part yellow beans, mix and grind;

3.Soy milkandSoy pulpSeparate, heat the soy milk to boiling, then cool naturally to 75℃plusmn;5℃；

4. Making the dough: After naturally setting the standard tofu production process, use the water collected during solidification for 3 days;

5. At a ratio of 7 parts soy milk: 0.8-1.5 parts dough water, pour into the dough bucket, mix and solidify for 12-16 minutes;

6, Shaping and Cutting: The solidified slurry is poured into a mold containing a filter cloth, and then pressed into shape before being removed.

7, Then cut into small pieces;6. Mold and shape: Pour the solidified dough into a mold with a filter cloth, press to form and remove the mold;

7. Then cut into small pieces;

Collect the water used for making dough for later use;

8. Maturation: Place the cut tofu blocks on a bamboo rack, with space between each block, set the environment temperature at 15℃-25℃;

After 3-5 days, a uniform and dense layer of hair grows on the surface of the tofu, indicating that it has matured.

How to fry Mao TofuIngredients preparation，Mao tofu, minced garlic, chopped green onionsGinger

Light soy sauce

Salt, sugar, as needed.

Steps1. Wash and drain the mao tofu, set aside for use;2. Chop green onions, ginger, and garlic, put salt, sugar,

Chicken brothAdd water and mix;3.

Stove

Heat oil, add mao tofu and cook over low heat until golden brown, then add minced garlic, green onions, and ginger;

4. Add light soy sauce, pour in the mixed seasoning water, stir and simmer for 2 minutes before taking off the heat.

How to deep-fry Mao TofuIngredients preparationMao tofu, chopped green onionsPeppercornsGinger, garlic, salt,Soy sauceand

Dried chili peppers, as needed.

Steps

1. Chop green onions, ginger, and dried chili peppers, set aside;

2. Heat oil in a pan, add mao tofu and deep-fry until golden brown on both sides;

3. In the remaining oil, add chopped green onions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers and stir-fry, add salt and water;

4. Then add light soy sauce and chopped green onions, pour over the deep-fried mao tofu.

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