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Huizhou hairy tofu

Processing technology of Huizhou hairy tofu

The raw materials and production of hairy tofu are very particular. It uses high-quality pearls and jade-colored soybeans to make tofu; The prepared tofu should be as clear as snow and cut as jade, and it will not overflow when it falls on the ground; After tofu is made, it should be cut into small pieces according to the standard of length 12 cm, width 6 cm and thickness 3 cm, and fermented in a cool and dry place. According to the length and color of fluff, hairy tofu can be divided into four types: tiger hair, mouse hair, rabbit hair and cotton hair. The traditional cooking method is to fry hairy tofu in a pot until both sides are yellow, then add seasoning to stew, and then spread a layer of hot sauce after the fragrance overflows. Common ones are braised hairy tofu, fried hairy tofu, roasted hairy tofu and steamed hairy tofu.