Hongluoxian Dried Tofu Rolls with Green Onion

Hongluoxian Dried Tofu Rolls with Green Onion

　　Located at the foot of Hongluo Mountain, Hongluoxian Town is famous for its dried tofu. The bustling Hongluoxian Market, renowned across the three northeastern provinces, attracts throngs of merchants and boasts lively trade. Every visitor to the market makes sure to try a meal of Hongluoxian dried tofu.

　　Hongluoxian dried tofu is famed for its "dry, thin, and fine" qualities. The term "dry" refers to the tofu being tightly pressed, relatively free of moisture, and quite crisp; "thin" means each sheet is as delicate as paper; and "fine" indicates that the tofu contains no bean dregs. These three traits — "dry, thin, and fine" — are the hallmarks of Hongluoxian dried tofu.

　　Hongluoxian dried tofu is delicious no matter how you prepare it. The most famous dish is dried tofu rolls with green onion, while stir-fried dried tofu with hot peppers is especially flavorful. In the summer, serving dried tofu with cucumber as a cold dish helps cool the body, and in the winter, stewed pork with dried tofu warms you up so much you’ll break into a sweat. Since dried tofu suits all ages and is convenient to eat, it’s a dish enjoyed by everyone, regardless of status.

　　At a restaurant in Beidaihe, when travelers from Hongluoxian brought out their own dried tofu, it drew admiring comments from onlookers, and after just one taste, they became very interested.

　　Hongluoxian Dried Tofu Rolls with Green Onion is one of Huludao’s signature local dishes.