The simple People of Qufu have created an authentic "smoked tofu"

Public network poster news Jining June 25 news (reporter Cai Guojian Kong Deyun trainee reporter Song Ziqun) Qufu also, the ancient capital of China. Zhou Gong fiefdom, Confucius's hometown. The accumulation of thousands of years has left not only the world cultural heritage that countless people yearn for, but also the unique food culture of this small city. Confucius has clouds: food is not tired of essence, and it is not tired of fine. In addition to the "Confucius cuisine" that appears on the state banquet, the snacks here are also a must. Qufu smoked tofu, a unique local snack.

Smoked tofu has a brownish-yellow surface, a firm surface, and a fine white and tender inside, with a rich woody aroma. Such a local snack, which was greatly appreciated by the Qianlong Emperor and the Yansheng Gong of all generations, has been passed down to this day precisely because there is a group of old craftsmen who adhere to the spirit of craftsmen.

Regarding the origin of smoked tofu, there is also a legend that in the old days, there was a tofu household surnamed Han, who sent tofu to Kongfu for generations. Before sending tofu to Confucius on a daily basis, his house accidentally caught fire, and the curtain for drying tofu was also burned, and some of the tofu pieces were roasted or smoked brown. The time was too late, so he sent some such tofu to the Confucius Mansion for Yan Sheng Gong to taste. Yan Sheng Gong asked the chef to put cinnamon, peppercorns, paprika and other ingredients when stewing tofu, and after the tofu was stewed, it tasted very good, and since then smoked tofu has become a delicious dish in Kongfu.

The smoked tofu that has undergone tedious craftsmanship is served with large pieces of meat and simmered in an iron pot, which is the smoked tofu pot that can be found everywhere in Qufu. This steaming smoked tofu is not only fragrant, but also reveals the simplicity in the bones of Qufu people. Whether it is a large or small restaurant or a country market, you can see it everywhere. Smoked tofu ranging from a few dollars to dozens of dollars, accompanied by a small dish, this is the real taste of home.