Maodoufu in Anhui安徽毛豆腐

孙玉旻

毛豆腐是安徽省的一道独特美食，其制作过程蕴含着丰富的历史和文化，朱元璋与毛豆腐的传说更是为这道菜增添了一层神秘的色彩。对于游客来说，品尝毛豆腐不仅是一种味觉上的享受，也是对当地历史和智慧的了解与体验。

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 dishs 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 MingDynastys 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 dishs popularity.

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

1） iconic adj. 符號的

2） texture n. 质地

3） mold n. 霉

4） appearance n. 外观

5） simmer v. 炖

6） aroma n. 香味

在安徽省，传统菜肴毛豆腐为人们带来了独特的美食体验。这种在安徽各地享有盛名且成为黄山地区标志性美食的毛豆腐，以其独特的口感和味道而闻名。

毛豆腐的制作包括将豆腐切成小块，用少量的盐腌制，然后在阳光下晒干或在炭火上烤干。安徽的潮湿气候使豆腐上生长出白色蓬松的霉菌，使毛豆腐呈现出“毛绒”般的外观。这些“毛绒”实际上富含氨基酸和维生素B12。

制作毛豆腐是一门艺术，需要复杂而耗时的技巧。选择黄豆至关重要，只有安徽山区的特定品种才能使这道菜的味道和口感达到极致。一种流行的家常烹饪方法是将发酵的豆腐煎至金黄色，然后加入香料和辣酱炖煮，制成一道咸鲜微辣、口感嫩滑且香气独特的菜肴。

毛豆腐的故事与明朝朱元璋紧密相连。流传的故事有好几个版本，其中一个版本是说朱元璋带兵南征后遭遇失败，逃至安徽避难。在这里，他发现了长有霉菌的豆腐。不得已地食用后，他发现了它的美味，从而使这道菜广为流传。

如今，毛豆腐成为安徽丰富文化遗产的象征。对于来访黄山的游客而言，品尝这道传统美食绝对是必不可少的经历。毛豆腐这道菜肴为游客提供了一个深入了解该地区历史和烹饪技艺的窗口。

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豆腐的蛋白质含量丰富，营养价值较高。有一种说法 ：豆腐不宜与菠菜、香葱一起烹调，会生成容易引发结石的草酸钙。其实，这种说法是错误的。不过，这种做法虽不会引发结石，但会降低豆腐的营养价值。