Green Pepper Duck Egg Dried Tofu

Green Pepper Duck Egg Dried Tofu

　　Duck Egg Dried Tofu is a type of fermented dried tofu that is brined using traditional methods. Its origins date back to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty and the recipe has been passed down to this day. The brine is made from a blend of 19 Chinese herbs. The dried tofu has a pungent flavor reminiscent of rotten duck eggs, hence the name “Duck Egg Dried Tofu.” The longer the brine is used, the richer and more mellow its flavor becomes. In 1942, during the Japanese invasion, Yi Dezeng, the second-generation inheritor of the Yi family’s Duck Egg Dried Tofu, abandoned all his belongings while fleeing but insisted on taking only the earthen jar containing the aged brine. When he returned home, he brought the brine back with him and continued using it. For decades, the original brine has never been discarded and has been passed down through generations, still in use today. When this dried tofu is stir-fried with green peppers, it becomes tender, aromatic, and delicious, leaving a memorable aftertaste. It is believed to have health benefits such as refreshing the mind, aiding digestion, and softening blood vessels.

　　Source: County Commerce Bureau