Faxin Tofu [Hunan Wugang Specialty]

What is Faxin Tofu? Authentic Hunan Wugang specialty: Faxin Tofu

Summary:Do you want to know what Faxin Tofu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Wugang, Hunan Province - Faxin Tofu. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information about Faxin Tofu. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Faxin Tofu and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Faxin Tofu? How did the history of Faxin Tofu come about? Wait

Basic Introduction to Faxin Tofu

Faxin Tofu is really famous. Outsiders who have tried it will turn left and right to find friends from Wugang in order to eat it again, trying their best not to feel regretful; As for the locals in Wugang, due to inconvenient transportation, it is also difficult to get food. Unless there are relatives or friends who have migrated from Faxin to the city, or if they have personally gone to Faxin, other gifts can be refused. A few pieces of tofu are essential and can make people feel happy

Faxin is not very close to the city center, nor can it be said to be very far, but the journey is not smooth, and it is difficult to get there by car without two hours. Li Bing, the famous host of "Rural Discovery" on Hunan TV, probably had a tofu addiction and chose a scorching day to bring a group of brothers from his program team over with their machines. I, who have been under the spell of Faxin Tofu for many years, have been bumpy all the way, accompanying and observing the situation

Unexpectedly, there are surprisingly many families who make tofu in Faxin, and it feels like every household knows the same thing. Just a casual question, fellow villager, do you know how to do it? The answer is both affirmative and affirmative, why not? Walking along an old street lined with wooden houses, which is about 300 meters long, there were actually more than ten households making tofu. A local farmer told me that this street is called Tofu Street and has a history of over a hundred years. Indeed, from those old cabinets, it should be quite historical, and one can vaguely see the prosperity and bustle of the past. There is an elderly man in his seventies squatting at his doorstep eating, with a pot of freshly baked tofu not far away, steaming hot, apparently waiting for someone to buy it. Li Bing asked, 'Old man, do you sell tofu?'? The old man immediately stood up, and the production team saw the situation and entered the roles one by one...

The old man's tofu was as white and flawless as I had heard, delicate and resilient. He gently pressed a small dimple with his finger, and soon it returned to its original state without leaving any trace. This kind of fresh tofu usually cannot leave the local area and is mostly sold to nearby households on the same day. What went out was already carefully baked cured tofu. This is the "ultimate skill" of the Faxin Tofu people, and Faxin Tofu has become famous for it. Carefully baked cured tofu has a milky yellow color, delicate taste, mellow aroma, and greater toughness. There is a young man in his early thirties next to him, with a delicate and refined appearance like tofu, and his speech is not bad. In order to confirm the difference between Faxin cured tofu and others, we quickly had someone bring us several bags of cured tofu packaged using modern technology, so that we could take a look. This tofu is truly extraordinary, lacking a roughness and adding a touch of beauty

1. The protein biological value of soybeans can be comparable to that of fish meat, and they are the best among plant proteins. Soy protein is a complete protein with a good amino acid composition, and it contains almost all the essential amino acids for the human body

2. Soybeans used to make tofu contain about 18% oil, most of which can be transferred to tofu. The proportion of linoleic acid in soybean oil is relatively high, and it does not contain cholesterol, which is beneficial for the growth and development of the human nervous system, blood vessels, and brain

3. Soybeans can be directly cooked and consumed, with a protein digestion and absorption rate of only 65% by the human body. However, when made into tofu, the digestion rate can be increased to 92%~95%

Fa Xin Tofu is completely white and flawless, delicate, and has good toughness. Gently press a small dimple with your fingers, and soon the dimple will return to its original state without leaving any trace. This type of fresh tofu should not be stored for too long and is mostly consumed on the same day