Tofu, also called doufu or bean curd in china, is a food which originated in China. It has a long history in China. However, the detailed info about its origin is still uncertain. Nobodys knows who invent it and when it was invented. There are many versions about its origin. The famous one goes that it was invented by Liu An(179 BC-121 BC), grandson of the Emperor Gaozu of Han.
It is low in calories but high in calcium and/or magnesium. It aslo contains a relatively large amount of iron and contains little fat.
It can be cooked in various ways. You can eat it raw, or fry it, or bake it. It can be made into a variety of dishes and snacks, such as mapo tofu, tofu salad, stinky tofu, tofu brain, etc.
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