Banhu Thousand Sheets

Banhu Thousand Sheets

　　 A specialty of the Banhu area in Funing County, hence the name "Banhu Thousand Sheets." It enjoys considerable fame in northern Jiangsu. The production process involves soaking soybeans, grinding them into soymilk, boiling the milk, adding coagulant to form curds, and then pressing the curds. There are three main challenging steps: adding the coagulant, pouring the sheets, and peeling the sheets. Its characteristics include a light yellow color, fine and even thickness, and a tender, delicious flavor. Each jin (500g) yields about 10 to 12 sheets.