Generated guide illustration of Nanjing luhao with dried tofu; not a restaurant photograph or physical specimen verification.

Jiangsu · THE FOOD GUIDE

Quick stir-fry of reed mugwort tips and dried tofu

Nanjing luhao with dried tofu

芦蒿炒香干

Lúhāo chǎo xiānggān

A Nanjing spring stir-fry of tender reed-mugwort stem tips (芦蒿) tossed with strips of dried tofu. Shops keep seasoning light—oil, salt, sometimes a splash of soy—so the herbal crunch of the greens and the bean aroma of the tofu stay clear. Locals often discard most of each stalk and cook only the crisp tips.

0/5Dishes
Kid-friendly
Order in Chinese

The crisp-tender greens and firm tofu strips are served in small pieces and are easy to share with rice; offer a small portion at a comfortable temperature.

Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

IN THE APP

Get to know every ingredient.

Explore what goes into a dish and how each ingredient shapes its flavor.

Full guide available through an in-app purchase.

How does it taste?

Fresh herbal-green aroma with mild bean savor; lightly salted, usually not chili-hot.

Chili heat
0/5
Texture
Crisp-tender mugwort tips against chewy-firm dried-tofu strips.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Jiangsu

Associated with Jiangsu.

About this regional connection

Jiangsu: Associated with Nanjing spring home and restaurant cooking; luhao grows elsewhere—not an exclusive-origin monopoly.

Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有芦蒿炒香干吗?

Do you have this item?

Traveler experiences

Loading reviews…

Keep your curiosity going.

Explore the guide
Eating in China app icon

EATING IN CHINA · THE APP

Download the app for free.

Discover new dishes, plan your food trips, save your experiences, and get help ordering—all for free.

iPhoneApp Store · Coming soon
AndroidGoogle Play · Coming soon
Full guide available through an in-app purchase.See what’s in the app