At the table
Separate a piece with chopsticks while the sugar still stretches, then let it cool before biting.
Hot sugar can burn and stick. Contains milk, egg and wheat in this version.
Batter and frying fat vary. Contains milk and egg; not vegan. Ask about frying fat for vegetarian needs.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Batter and frying fat vary. Contains milk and egg; not vegan. Ask about frying fat for vegetarian needs.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet caramel and mild dairy.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Thin crisp coating around soft-chewy curd, with fine sugar strands.
- How it’s made
- The coated curd is fried, then tossed in hot sugar syrup.
Batter and frying fat vary. Contains milk and egg; not vegan. Ask about frying fat for vegetarian needs.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Inner Mongolia.
About this regional connection
Inner Mongolia: Chifeng/Inner Mongolia dairy-curd dish
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有拔丝奶豆腐吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Dairy curd as a hot sweet
In Inner Mongolia, nai doufu means a milk curd, not soybean tofu. The basi technique adds a crisp sweet shell that pulls into threads.