Mashed Tofu

Mashed Tofu

　　It has a delicious and light flavor, and is a local signature dish. The tofu is diced into bean-sized pieces, then added to a hot pot with broth, seasoned, and simmered for a few minutes. Cooked lard is poured over it, followed by shrimp, minced meat, diced mushrooms, and bamboo shoot tips. While stirring with one hand, rice flour is sprinkled in with the other. Then chopped coriander, wet starch, and lard are added. The mixture is scooped into a plate, drizzled with sesame oil, and sprinkled with pepper and chopped scallions to finish.

　　Mashed Tofu is the first appetizer served at banquets in the Wuyuan area of Jiujiang, Jiangxi. It has a fragrant, delicious taste. It has a delicious and light flavor, and is a local signature dish. The tofu is diced into bean-sized pieces, then added to a hot pot with broth, seasoned, and simmered for a few minutes. Cooked lard is poured over it, followed by shrimp, minced meat, diced mushrooms, and bamboo shoot tips. While stirring with one hand, rice flour is sprinkled in with the other. Then chopped coriander, wet starch, and lard are added. The mixture is scooped into a plate, drizzled with sesame oil, and sprinkled with pepper and chopped scallions to finish.