A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Firm small pale blocks before grilling; heat makes them swell and turn golden. Preparation cloth is removed.
In the kitchen
The tofu base for Jianshui charcoal-grilled tofu, served with a separate dip.
Distinct from Shiping tofu set with local mineral water and from ready-fried tofu. Fermentation and grilling affect texture; sauces and brushing oil are separate ingredients.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有建水小豆腐吗？
Does this dish contain Jianshui small tofu?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
