At the table
Use a spoon to lift the delicate curds with some broth. Add vinegar, garlic juice, chilli and coriander to taste, or ask for these separately.
Contains soy and chicken broth, so this version is neither vegetarian nor vegan. Ask about other ingredients in the broth and condiments, including wheat-containing sauces. Chilli is adjustable; a mild bowl still contains the same broth.
The amount of mushroom, broth seasoning and condiments varies. This Lingyuan version uses chicken broth; removing visible meat does not make it vegetarian.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The amount of mushroom, broth seasoning and condiments varies. This Lingyuan version uses chicken broth; removing visible meat does not make it vegetarian.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Gentle soybean flavour with savoury chicken broth and mushroom aroma. Vinegar, garlic and chilli can sharpen the finish.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Very soft, smooth curds scooped in broad pieces, surrounded by a fluid broth rather than a thick gravy.
- How it’s made
- Soy milk is cooked and set into soft curds, traditionally with food-grade gypsum. Broad spoonfuls are topped with clear chicken broth prepared with songmo mushroom stems.
The amount of mushroom, broth seasoning and condiments varies. This Lingyuan version uses chicken broth; removing visible meat does not make it vegetarian.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Liaoning.
About this regional connection
Liaoning: Liaoning Daily documents Lingyuan clear chicken-and-mushroom broth tofu pudding.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有凌源豆腐脑吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Lingyuan’s clear-broth tofu breakfast
Lingyuan tofu pudding is known for its delicate curds and clear broth. It is commonly described alongside the city’s baked sesame breads and fried cakes among its familiar local foods.