Pucheng Tofu Balls

Pucheng Tofu Balls

　　Pucheng Tofu Balls are one of the unique local snacks of Pucheng with a history of several hundred years. The production technique has been passed down through generations, and many snack stalls still make them today.

　　Method of making tofu balls: add an appropriate amount of salt to tender tofu, mash it into a paste in a bowl, then wrap it with finely chopped pork, and scoop it one by one with a spoon onto a bowl of flour, rocking it into an olive shape before boiling it in a pot. The broth in the pot is simmered with pig’s trotters, pork bones, dried cuttlefish, broad bean paste, and more. Once the balls float to the surface, they can be scooped into a bowl with chopped scallions along with the soup. Additional seasonings such as vinegar, chili, minced ginger, sesame oil, pepper, and soy sauce are provided for diners to adjust to their taste.