Wensi Tofu Soup (Finely Shredded Tofu Soup)
Tofu as thin as a hair! The pinnacle of Huaiyang cuisine that captivated the emperor
Description
A soup representing Jiangsu (Huaiyang) Cuisine, showcasing ultimate knife skills. Silken tofu is shredded as thin as hair and cooked in premium chicken broth with Jinhua ham and shiitake.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Silken tofu
- Chicken broth
- Dried shiitake
- Wood ears
- Jinhua ham
- Bamboo shoots
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Slice silken tofu hair-thin with a cleaver while submerged in water (the ultimate challenge).
- Julienne shiitake, wood ears, Jinhua ham, and bamboo equally thin.
- Boil premium chicken broth and add ingredients.
- Season with salt and thicken with starch slurry.
- Gently slide in the tofu without stirring and plate.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Amino acids of premium chicken broth and saltiness of Jinhua ham
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Can try with JP silken tofu, but requires extreme skill
Pairing
Jasmine Tea / Fried Rice
Trivia
Legend says Emperor Qianlong visited Yangzhou, was moved by this soup made by a monk named Wensi, and adopted it into the Imperial court. It is the ultimate knife-skill test for Chinese chefs.
Eating tips & etiquette
Scoop gently with a spoon. Savor the smoothness of the tofu sliding down the throat and the deep umami of the broth.
Allergen
Soybeans, Pork, Poultry