Chicken Tofu

Chicken Tofu

　　Simao still preserves a traditional famous dish called "Chicken Tofu", which is served at wedding banquets and festive occasions as a fresh and delicious course. It is said to have a history of over 100 years. The main ingredients are chicken and eggs. The preparation method involves gently tapping chicken breast meat with the back of a knife horizontally and vertically until it becomes fine, then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch. Next, the egg whites are beaten to form soft peaks, the foam is removed, and the mixture is poured into the finely tapped chicken and gently stirred. Then, oil-free clear chicken broth is added, and the mixture is slowly simmered over low heat until it takes on the texture of water tofu. It is then taken out and sprinkled with prepared egg slices, ham shreds, scallions, and other seasonings. The finished dish resembles fresh pig’s brain in appearance, has a delicious and slightly sweet taste, and is enjoyed by people of all ages when scooped with a spoon. It is highly nutritious, and visitors to Simao all love to try it. (Simao)