Baokou Tofu [Hunan Xinning Specialty]

What is Baokou Tofu? Authentic Hunan Xinning specialty: Baokou Tofu

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Basic Introduction to Baokou Tofu

Baokou Tofu is a specialty of Xinning County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province. It is abundant on Baokou Street in Qingjiang Township, Xinning County. According to legend, there is a clear and magical spring near Baokou Street that flows endlessly. Tofu ground with this water has a white color, fresh taste, and good toughness. There is a local saying that goes: "Baokou tofu doesn't need oil, it flows from both ends when picked up with chopsticks. Nowadays, most people in Baokou do tofu business, transporting dried tofu to the city for sale. Hotels and restaurants also consider it a traditional dish, which is highly favored by tourists

Method of making Baokou Tofu

Steamed Goji Tofu

Ingredients: 2 pieces of tofu, 2 liang of pork, a little Goji berries, salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, pepper powder, cornstarch, water

Instructions:

1. Chop the pork into minced meat, add salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, pepper powder, cornstarch, mix well and set aside

2. Put the tofu on a plate, cut it into small pieces, arrange them, and put minced meat and a wolfberry on top of each piece (if there is none, it can also be left out)

3. Pour water into the pot, bring it to a boil, put the tofu into the pot, steam on high heat for 13 minutes, and then pour the excess soup from the plate into a bowl Add some water, salt, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch to make a sauce<4. Heat up the oil, saut é the ginger paste until fragrant, then pour the sauce into the pot and bring to a boil. Drizzle over the steamed tofu