At the table
Break the warm tofu into small pieces and dip to taste. The center may be very hot, so let it cool before biting.
Contains soy. Check the cooking fat and all dip ingredients before assuming it is vegetarian or vegan.
Plain tofu is not chili-hot. Dips may contain chili powder or fermented tofu, and tofu shapes and textures vary; ask for a dip without chili if needed.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Shiping tofu comes in several shapes and textures.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Tofu and garlic.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Tearable pieces.
- How it’s made
- Charcoal-grill tofu; serve with dip.
Shiping tofu comes in several shapes and textures.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Yunnan.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有石屏烧豆腐吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A shared charcoal grill in Shiping
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
In Shiping, grilled tofu is part of old-town street life. Friends and families gather around charcoal grills, breaking off warm pieces and dipping them in garlic oil. Local tofu-making uses particular well water to set the soy milk, helping distinguish Shiping tofu from other regional styles. Different shapes and textures are available, so a grilled piece may be firmer or softer depending on the tofu chosen.