Discover the source of the delicious taste of Wensi Tofu and appreciate its unique charm
Wen Si Dou is a Huaiyang dish that originated in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. It is a dish that is famous for its superb knife skills, exquisite cooking skills, and is known as the "King of Tofu".
This dish originated in the Qing Dynasty and is said to have been invented by a monk named Wen Si at Tianning Temple in Yangzhou. Monk Wen Wen was a good cook, and he chopped up ingredients such as tender tofu, golden needle cabbage and fungus, and stewed them in broth. This dish is loved by people for its exquisite knife work and delicious taste, and has gradually developed into a unique flavor snack in Yangzhou.
This dish is an extremely complex process that requires a high level of skill from the chef. First of all, he chose the tender tofu and chopped the tofu, each piece is extremely slender, like a hair, and the requirements for knife skills are very high. Next, chop the goldenrod, fungus and other ingredients, add tofu, and add it to the broth to stew. When cooking, keep the temperature under control to ensure that the ingredients are cooked thoroughly and that the soup does not become cloudy. Finally, remove the cooked tofu cubes, sprinkle with chopped coriander, minced shrimp, and sprinkle with sesame oil.
Simao tofu is not only delicious, but also rich in a variety of nutrients. Tofu is rich in amino acids and minerals, and is a high-protein, low-fat health food. Foods such as daylily and black fungus are rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, which also help the body's resistance.