Moldy tofu (traditional fermented bean products in China)

Moldy tofu is a traditional fermented bean product in China. Its preparation method is similar to tofu, but it needs to add some special starter. Moldy tofu is delicious and nutritious, and is often used to make various dishes. Here are the detailed steps to make moldy tofu.

material preparation

To make moldy tofu, you need to prepare the following materials:

1. Soybean: 500g

2. Sauce koji: 50g

3. Gypsum powder: 20g

4. Water: Appropriate amount

Production steps

1. Soak soybeans in water for a long time, usually 4-6 hours. After brewing, take out the soybeans and drain the water for later use.

2. Put the sauce koji into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, turn off the heat after boiling, and let it cool for later use.

3. Put the soybeans into a blender, add a proper amount of water, and stir into soybean milk.

4. Pour the soybean milk into the pot, add gypsum powder and sauce koji water, and stir well.

5. Put the pot in a steamer and steam for 1-2 hours until the tofu is solidified.

6. Take out the tofu, let it cool, cut it into small pieces, put it in a container, and wrap it with plastic wrap.

7. Ferment the container in a cool and ventilated place for 2-3 days until white mold grows on the surface of tofu.

Edible method

The obtained moldy tofu can be used to make various dishes, such as fried tofu and tofu soup. Before eating, you need to cut the moldy tofu into small pieces and soak it in water for 30 minutes to remove the mold and odor on the surface. Then put the tofu into the pot, add the right amount of water and seasoning, and boil it before eating.

Matters needing attention

1. Pay attention to hygiene during the production of moldy tofu to avoid bacterial pollution.

2. The temperature and humidity of making moldy tofu need to be well controlled. Too high or too low will affect the quality of tofu.

3. Moldy tofu will give off odor during fermentation, so it needs to be placed in a well-ventilated place to avoid affecting the family environment.