Analysis:
Tofu, also known as fermented bean curd, is made of soybean, yellow wine, sorghum wine, red yeast and other raw materials. There are many kinds of tofu, most of which are delicious and have the function of removing fishy smell and relieving boredom. It is suitable for meals or seasonings, such as chafing dish seasoning. The famous ones are stinky tofu in Wang Zhihe and Shaoxing fermented bean curd in Zhejiang.
Nutritional efficacy: The main ingredients of tofu are protein, fat, carotene, vitamins A and E, and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. Tofu is rich in protein. After fermentation, protein is decomposed into various amino acids to produce substances such as yeast, so it can stimulate appetite and promote digestion. The content of vitamin B 12 in stinky tofu (Fangqing) is very rich, which can supplement vitamin B 12 in human body and prevent Alzheimer's disease.
There is a way to eat it: a small piece at a time is enough. Self-fermented sufu is easy to be contaminated by microorganisms, and protein in tofu is oxidized and decomposed to produce sulfur-containing compounds, which is harmful to human health if eaten excessively. The content of salt and purine in bean curd is generally high, so patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, gout, kidney disease and digestive tract ulcer should eat less or not, so as not to aggravate the condition.
Selected treasures: bean curd is the best product with positive color, neat shape, delicate texture and no peculiar smell. Tofu can be kept in sealed glass bottles or ceramic cans and kept in a cool and ventilated place. The shelf life is about 1 year.
Bean paste is made of silkworm excrement as the main raw material, mainly salty and fresh, and can also be made of Chili sauce It can be used for seasoning various dishes, and spicy ones can be used to make Sichuan cuisine, such as "Mapo Tofu" and "Sichuan Pork". A well-known brand is Sichuan Pixian Douban.
Soybean paste is rich in protein and vitamins, which can delay arteriosclerosis, lower cholesterol, promote intestinal peristalsis and stimulate appetite. Bean paste has the functions of invigorating qi and spleen, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. At the same time, it also contains phospholipids, an important component of brain and nerve tissue, and is rich in choline, which has the functions of strengthening brain and enhancing memory. In addition, soybean paste is also one of the anti-cancer foods, and it is a good dietotherapy method to reduce the incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia and intestinal cancer.
About 30 grams each time. Don't eat too much at a time, so as not to hurt the spleen and stomach. The bean paste itself has a high salt content, so you should put a proper amount of salt in cooking.
High-quality bean paste is mostly brown, shiny, oily, with neat petals and moderate viscosity. Bean paste can be put in plastic bags or bottles and kept in a cool and ventilated place. The shelf life is about 1 year.