The Eight Great Stems of Western Fujian are one of the representatives of Fujian Hakka cuisine. The word "Western Fujian" means "Tingzhou", which is located in the western part of Fujian. The Eight Great Stems of Western Fujian include: Changting Dried Tofu and Liancheng Sweet Potatoes. Dried pork gallbladder in Wuping, dried radish in Shanghang, dried vegetables in Yongding, dried meat in Mingxi, dried mice in Ninghua, and dried bamboo shoots in Qingliu.

According to the "Tingzhou Prefecture Chronicles", the above eight counties were under the jurisdiction of Tingzhou (one of the five major prefectures in Fujian: Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Tingzhou and Jianzhou) from the Tang Dynasty, Ming and Qing Dynasties to before liberation. Therefore, the above eight stems are collectively called the "Eight Great Stems of Western Fujian" and also called the Eight Great Stems of Tingzhou.

Changting Dried Tofu

Changting Dried Tofu began in the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,200 years. Tofu is rich in nutrients and suitable for all ages. It has become a homely delicacy for our people. "Chinese tofu is also very delicious, the best in the world." This is the last sentence in "Superfluous Words" written by Qu Qiubai while in Changting Prison. Qu Qiubai's praise for tofu is related to the fact that he often ate Changting tofu in prison.

The method of making Changting tofu is different from other regions. It uses physalis as the medium. When making it, the heat is properly controlled. Use a large gourd to hold the physalis and slowly pour it into the soy milk, so that the tofu curd slowly coagulates. It is then filtered and pressed.

Therefore, Changting tofu is tender and delicious, not sour or bitter, and various foods made with it, such as Dongpo tofu, Yongdoufu, Yinhebao, tofu dumplings, Shengjiman balls, Huizhou balls, etc. , unique flavor, you will never get tired of eating it for a long time. Changting dried tofu, which ranks first among the eight major dry foods in western Fujian, is famous both at home and abroad for its fine production, exquisite ingredients, unique flavor, and delicious taste.