Gaoji Tofu Skin

Gaoji Tofu Skin

　　Gaoji tofu skin is a specialty of Gaoji Town, Dong'e County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. Dong'e Gaoji tofu skin is known for its bright color, thin and glossy texture, chewy mouthfeel, and natural flavor. It is highly favored by locals and makes for a great everyday treat or gift for friends and family.

　　Gaoji tofu skin is made from high-quality soybeans, combined with various seasonings, and processed using modern high-temperature steaming techniques along with unique traditional handcrafting methods. The tofu skin is light yellow in color and is famous for being as thin as paper, as tough as leather, and fragrantly refreshing. Each pound contains over 18 sheets, and each sheet can be stretched to one-third of its length with both hands. When laid flat on the ground, a single sheet can withstand a person stepping on it without tearing — hence the saying “rubber-like skin.” Once dried, it can be stored year-round and is delicious whether eaten fresh or dried. It enjoys a long-standing reputation across western Shandong, Tai’an, and even the three northeastern provinces. Many villages in Gaoji Town produce tofu skin, but Chenglou Village is particularly renowned for making the best, leading to the local saying, “Gaoji tofu skin — the Chenglou variety.”