Shangqi Tofu Skin

Shangqi Tofu Skin

　　Shangqi tofu skin is a renowned local specialty of Zunyi County. This is a highly fermented soy product. The tofu skin comes in flaky form, in yellowish-brown or dark brown hues, smooth and oily, with a soft yet elastic texture. When eaten raw and chewed slowly, it becomes increasingly fragrant. When deep-fried, it quickly puffs up, turning into golden-yellow crisp flakes that are exceptionally crunchy, leaving a lingering aftertaste. Moreover, tofu skin is an excellent condiment to accompany alcoholic drinks and meals. When paired with tofu skin at the table, one's mouth waters, making every dish taste even more delicious. Due to its unique faintly pungent aroma, it has earned the reputation of being “famously stinky yet aromatic for miles.”

　　　　Renowned across northern Guizhou, Shangqi tofu skin is sold as far as southern metropolises such as Shanghai and Nanjing, as well as to Hong Kong and Macao, becoming a beloved everyday delicacy among the public. In 2001, during the first Liquor and Cuisine Festival held in Guiyang, Shangqi tofu skin won the award for Most Popular Food.