Maodoufu in Anhui安徽毛豆腐

毛豆腐是安徽省的一道獨(dú)特美食，其制作過(guò)程蘊(yùn)含著豐富的歷史和文化，朱元璋與毛豆腐的傳說(shuō)更是為這道菜增添了一層神秘的色彩。對(duì)于游客來(lái)說(shuō)，品嘗毛豆腐不僅是一種味覺(jué)上的享受，也是對(duì)當(dāng)?shù)貧v史和智慧的了解與體驗(yàn)。

In Anhui Province， the traditional dish maodoufu， or “hairytofu”， offers a unique culinary experience. Famous acrossAnhui and 1）iconic in Huangshan， maodoufu is known for itsdistinct 2）texture and flavor.

The making of maodoufu involves cutting tofu into smallcubes， salting them slightly， and drying them under the sunor over charcoal.The humid climate ofAnhui allows a white，fluffy 3）mold to growon the tofu， whichg i v e s maodoufu its “hairy” 4）appearance. This “hair” isactually rich in amino acids， and vitaminB12.

Preparing maodoufu is an art，requiring complex， time-consumingtechniques. The choice of soybeans iscritical; only specific varieties from theAnhui mountains are used， contributing to the dish’s fine taste andtexture. A popular home-cooking method is to fry the fermentedtofu until it turns golden brown， then 5）simmer it with spicesand a layer of spicy sauce， creating a savory， tender dish with aunique 6）aroma.

The story of maodoufu is deeply connected to the MingDynasty’s Zhu Yuanzhang. There are several versions of thestory. One version of the legend has it that Zhu found refuge inAnhui after suffering defeat with his troops in the south. Here， heencountered tofu that had grown moldy. Out of necessity， he ate itand discovered its delightful taste， leading to the dish’s popularity.

Today， maodoufu is a symbol of Anhui’s rich cultural heritage.For travelers visiting Huangshan， tasting this traditional dish is amust， offering an insight into the region’shistory and culinary expertise.

1） iconic adj. 符號(hào)的

2） texture n. 質(zhì)地

3） mold n. 霉

4） appearance n. 外觀

5） simmer v. 燉

6） aroma n. 香味

在安徽省，傳統(tǒng)菜肴毛豆腐為人們帶來(lái)了獨(dú)特的美食體驗(yàn)。（剩余529字）