First, the production process of tofu is simple and the yield is high. Tofu is made by grinding soybean into soybean milk, then boiling it and adding salt water to concentrate it. After this series of simple operations, soybean has become a delicious food that everyone likes. The solidified tofu can not only be eaten directly, but also be pressed and molded with a mold and sold in the market.
Moreover, after simple soybeans are soaked in water, grinding into soybean milk will make the volume expand a lot. Moreover, tofu has high water content, so making tofu from soybeans can make full use of soybeans. In that era of low grain output, tofu was a necessary food for ordinary families.
2. Tofu is nutritious and delicious. The main nutrient element of tofu is protein. Besides protein, it also contains various trace elements that our human body needs. Although the ancients didn't know that eating tofu could supplement nutrition in such a comprehensive way, eating tofu for a long time made the ancients feel very comfortable. In addition, tofu has the effect of nourishing yin, which is recommended by Chinese medicine and is loved by ordinary people.
Third, there are various cooking methods of tofu. After the appearance of tofu, various cooking methods gradually spread. Today, the practice of tofu is even more varied, and it has developed to the same degree as boiling and frying. Today's tofu has been accepted by our major cuisines, and in each cuisine, there are different practices. For Sichuanese who like to eat Chili, tofu is spicy; For southerners with a light diet, tofu often appears in stews and soups.
It is precisely because tofu has so many benefits that tofu is everywhere in our lives; With the development of human beings, we are constantly improving and studying new ways to eat.