At the table
Spoon the cooked mash into your bowl and eat with rice if ordered. Ask whether the serving includes meat, egg or greens.
Contains soy. Meat-topped versions are not vegetarian. Confirm toppings, stock and cooking fat for any dietary restriction.
Greens, minced meat, chicken or egg appear in different servings; they are not all required together. Seasoning and heat vary.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Greens, minced meat, chicken or egg appear in different servings; they are not all required together. Seasoning and heat vary.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Mellow soybean flavor with savory seasoning; chili can add heat.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft, moist curds with a fine grainy body, not dry leftover soybean pulp.
- How it’s made
- Ground soaked soybeans are gently simmered until the mash forms soft pieces, then seasoned and finished with the chosen additions.
Greens, minced meat, chicken or egg appear in different servings; they are not all required together. Seasoning and heat vary.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Hubei.
About this regional connection
Hubei: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有张关合渣吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
From mountain home cooking to a local specialty
Soybeans and greens underpin Enshi's home-style hezha. Zhangguan in Xuan'en developed a locally recognized preparation with slow cooking and a soft texture; both plain and richer servings are encountered.