It is said that this dish originated in jiaozi in the north. Because of the lack of wheat in the south, Hakkas use fermented bean curd to pin their feelings for Jiaozi culture in the north and the Central Plains. It is the favorite of rural Hakkas whether they are happy or busy.

One of the series of Hakka folk stories, The Origin of Hakka Cuisine and Hakka Sufu, is said that a long time ago, a Wuhua man and a Xingning man became sworn brothers. Later, because there were contradictions when ordering, one wanted to eat pork and the other wanted to eat tofu. Later, the clever restaurant owner came up with a way to kill two birds with one stone and made fermented bean curd. Animation shows the wisdom and profound Hakka food culture of Hakka people.

This product is a traditional dish in Meizhou City (of which tofu in Wuhua County is the most famous) and other Hakka areas. It is usually used on holidays or when entertaining guests.