Boiled tofu with pickled vegetables

Boiled tofu with rotten pickles is an authentic farm dish in Qimen, which is usually eaten in winter. The method is quite simple: take pickled cabbage that has been marinated in a pickle jar for a long time and is rotten to the core, pay attention not to deteriorate, add fresh and good tofu, preferably homemade brine tofu, slice it into thin slices, put it into a pot together, pour in clear water, it is appropriate to soak the pickled tofu, add appropriate amount of fine salt and lard, add more Chili powder, and cook it over slow fire until it is cooked thoroughly. If possible, it is best to use a casserole and cook it slowly on a small charcoal stove. The longer the time, the deeper the pickle juice tastes into tofu and the more it can show its unique flavor. It's best to eat when the pot doesn't go down, just cover some ashes on the charcoal fire to reduce the fire temperature, and serve it on the table together with the charcoal fire. It is steaming and hot in your mouth, fresh and spicy for appetizing, pickles are particularly delicious, tofu is particularly tender and smooth, especially with a faint smell, which is unforgettable. Boiled tofu with rotten pickles is originally a local dish of farmers, which seems to be difficult to be elegant. However, its unique flavor has gradually become popular in recent years, and it has also been included in Huizhou recipes and become a famous dish in Huizhou.
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