"Flower" tofu
Douhua prepared at a vendor | |
| Alternative names | Doufuhua, stone mill douhua, tofu pudding |
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| Place of origin | Southwestern China |
| Region or state | Sichuan (Sichuan province, Chongqing municipality) Yunnan, Guizhou |
| Main ingredients | Soy milk |
Douhua (Chinese: 豆花, 'tofu flower'), also referred as doufuhua (Chinese: 豆腐花), Sichuan Tofu, "flower" tofu, is a type of food made from soybean milk after filtered, boiled with bittern water, and pressed until firm. It has a tender and solid texture, with a distinct taste of soybeans. It could also be made with mung beans. This food is especially popular in Southwestern China.: 123.1