1, the definition of different

Tofu brain: tofu brain a famous traditional Han snacks, often mixed with tofu flower, soybean flower, according to the different tastes of different places, the north more salty food, while the south is preferred to the sweet taste, there are areas such as Sichuan, such as the love of sour and spicy flavors.

Lao Tofu: Lao Tofu, also known as Bei Tofu, is a traditional snack that originated in Shandong Province, similar to Tofu Brain, but more complex in the production of a stronger process, the taste of Tofu Brain is more old. Old tofu is white and bright, tender but not fluffy, and the brine is clear but not bland, with a unique flavor.

2, different characteristics

Tofu brain: tofu brain's most important feature is the tenderness of the tofu as well as soft, it is called tofu in the brain, so we must master the skills of pointing brine. It requires boiling slurry with a slight fire, can not overflow the pot (can be put into the soybean products special defoamer to eliminate foam, cooking oil can also be), so that the tofu brain is not paste, not bitter, not astringent, hook halogen with a rapid fire, a pot on the line.

Halogen cooking should be used fresh lamb slices and good mouth grinding soup, fire to master, can not use the technique of stewing meat boil halogen, in order to maintain the freshness of the halogen. Because of the raw materials, the original flavor of tofu brain is tasteless.

Old tofu: old tofu white and bright, tender and not loose, brine clear and not light, oil fragrant and not greasy; eating aroma, meat flavor and not fishy, spicy flavor and not choking.

3, nutritional value of different

Tofu brain: tofu brain nutrient-rich, containing iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other essential trace elements, but also contains sugar, vegetable oils and rich in high-quality protein, known as "plant meat" of the name. The digestion and absorption rate of tofu is more than 95%. Two small blocks of tofu can meet a person's calcium needs for a day.

Old tofu: generally salt brine (magnesium chloride) point system, which is characterized by greater hardness, toughness, lower water content, taste is very "coarse", taste slightly sweet and bitter, but the highest protein content. Despite the bitter taste, the magnesium and calcium content is a bit higher, which can help lower blood pressure and vascular tension, prevent cardiovascular disease, as well as strengthen bones and teeth.

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