Tofu Curtain

Tofu Curtain

　　Tofu Curtain is exclusively produced in Huaiyuan Town and has a history of over 500 years. Its production method is unique: first, high-quality soybeans are used to make edible soy milk, then an appropriate amount of brine is added to coagulate it. Next, a brush is used to stir the mixture evenly. A piece of gauze is then soaked and laid inside a wooden box, alternating with layers of fine cloth and soybean curd, which is filtered and shaped as it dries. Because of its curtain-like appearance, it is named “Tofu Curtain.” There are two types of Tofu Curtain: “dry curtain” and “water curtain.” The dry curtain is made by rolling the removed curtain-shaped tofu into a cylinder, then spreading it out to air-dry in the wooden box, allowing it to naturally grow mold. It is ready to be cooked in about four days, and can be pan-fried and prepared as Fish-Flavored Curtain or Five-Spice Curtain. The water curtain is made by directly cooking the removed curtain-shaped tofu, and can be made into dishes such as Stewed Curtain or Fresh Curtain Strips. It is suitable for both stir-frying and boiling, with either meat or vegetables, has a delicate texture, and a uniquely delicious flavor reminiscent of chicken soup. In recent years, the Huaiyuan Tofu Curtain Factory has deep-fried the curtain in cooking oil until crispy, mixed it with sesame, sweet bean paste, and other seasonings, then sealed and preserved it. Even half a year later, its color, aroma, and taste remain as fresh as the day it was made.