At the table
Use a spoon to lift the delicate threads with a little broth. Let each spoonful cool before eating.
Contains soy. A tofu dish is not necessarily vegetarian or vegan: check the broth, added ingredients and cooking fat. Confirm other allergens in the seasoning.
Broth, garnish and seasonings depend on the preparation. Ask what the broth contains and whether meat, seafood or animal fat is added.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Broth, garnish and seasonings depend on the preparation. Ask what the broth contains and whether meat, seafood or animal fat is added.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
A mild, savoury tofu dish; the broth and accompanying ingredients determine the final flavour.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Fine, soft tofu threads that break apart easily in the mouth.
- How it’s made
- Tofu is cut by hand into fine threads and gently simmered.
Broth, garnish and seasonings depend on the preparation. Ask what the broth contains and whether meat, seafood or animal fat is added.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Sichuan.
About this regional connection
Sichuan: Yunbai tofu threads associated with Yanjiang, Ziyang in local tourism reports.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有云白豆腐丝吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Fine knife work from Ziyang
Yunbai tofu threads is associated with Yanjiang in Ziyang. The fine hand-cut tofu and gentle simmering give the dish its delicate character.