The main components of brine are magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and potassium chloride. Trace elements contained in brine can solidify and denature protein, so it can be used to order tofu. Tofu made with salt water is safer and non-toxic than other coagulants. The common practices of brine tofu are "fried tofu" and "fried tofu".
2. Gypsum
The main component of gypsum is calcium sulfate, which can also be solidified and denatured by protein. Tofu made of gypsum has smooth surface and high water content, commonly known as "tender tofu". Common dishes in daily life are "Mapo Tofu" and "Onion Tofu".
3. Gluconolactone
It is an additive widely used in food processing. Tofu made of gluconolactone is tender and smooth, with high nutritional value, and is deeply loved by people. The common internal fat tofu on the market is made of this additive.
Second, the production method of brine tofu
Ingredients: 500g soybean, water and bittern.
1. Wash soybeans and soak them in water for one day.
2. Pour the soaked soybeans into the bean curd machine, add water, cover and start the bean curd machine.
4. Take out the prepared brine, put it in a tofu box, pour in a proper amount of water, and stir until the brine melts.
5. When the temperature of the soymilk machine drops to 95 degrees, pour the soymilk into the tofu box filled with salt water.
6. Spread gauze in the tofu box, pour in soybean milk, and fold the gauze after the surface moisture is drained.
7. Cover and stay overnight. Take it out and eat it the next day.
What kind of tofu is the healthiest? I believe that as long as the friends who read the article carefully have the answer in their hearts. Of course, the coagulant in tofu is a small amount, which will not cause harm to the body, and everyone can eat it with confidence. After reading the practice of brine tofu, I believe that everyone can also make brine tofu with a pure sense of export.