For many Asians, tofu is the most familiar bean food. Water tofu first started in China, and then spread to Japan and other parts of Asia. In recent years, the concept of vegetable protein has become fashionable in Europe, and protein's colorful tofu has gradually emerged in western countries, becoming a recognized global delicacy. There are many kinds of tofu, and different making methods can show different shapes and tastes. In addition to ordinary white tofu, there are soybean oil skin, dried tofu, fried stinky tofu and so on. According to different food cultures in the world, the practice of tofu is also very different. China is represented by spicy tofu seasoned with pepper, pepper and Pixian bean paste, while Japan has delicious tofu with vegetarian dishes and vegetarian soup, while European and American countries use tofu to make fruit salads.

The cooking methods of "New China Cheese" tofu dishes made of soybeans are still improving. Zhou Xun, an expert and scholar in Tongzhi period of Qing Dynasty, talked about the origin of Mapo tofu in the book Lotus Story: "There is Chen Mapo (named after Liu's wife's face with black spots) outside the north gate, treating diseases with virtue. Even raw materials and cooking wages are added to the price of tofu, and every bowl is sold. Today, this dish has become the symbolic dish of China tofu. This rule gradually became stale in the process of widespread circulation. In the Qing Dynasty, Janice mentioned a short story about the royal tofu in the Ming Dynasty in the poem "Visiting the Church". At that time, imperial academy was the Qingshui yamen of the Beijing government office. Usually there is little water and oil for meals. imperial academy often asks the emperor to eat more and improve the food.

Once, a young academician courtyard went late, leaving only a plate of tofu. Just when he was upset, he was surprised to find that it was not real tofu at all, but a local product similar to tofu made from the brain tissue of hundreds of birds. Even a small dish of tofu has been replaced with such a luxurious dish. At that time, the extravagant style of members of the Ming royal family was very obvious. No wonder someone wrote in a poem: "When will the old products be replaced, and the bird brain will steam a new dish of jade?" 」

Natural Pearl Jade White Jade Soup ① Chop cabbage edges, tofu hob, cabbage leaves and broccoli. (2) Put the white rice and diced cabbage into the pot, drain the water, boil until boiling, and then turn to low heat and add salt. ③ Add diced tofu, cover and boil, then add Chinese cabbage leaves and broccoli, and mix well until boiling. Add salt, white pepper and sesame oil to taste according to personal taste.