Fish tofu
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| caption = Fish tofu in blocks
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| main_ingredient = Surimi
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Fish tofu ({{Lang-zh|c=鱼豆腐|p=yú dòufu}}) is a fish product that resembles the form and texture of tofu. It is made from fish paste (also known as surimi).{{Cite web |title=豆制品有不少"伪装者"-新华网 |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-10/26/c_1126656828.htm |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=www.xinhuanet.com |language=zh}}陈水生. "[http://www.cqvip.com/qk/90481x/195912/15128998.html 鱼豆腐销路好]." 中国水产 12 (1959): 27-27 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-04-10.
History
According to legend, fish tofu was invented by Shi Lang (1621–1696) in Tainan, present-day Taiwan. He was a naval officer of the ruler Zheng Jing. Shi first popularised fish tofu with soldiers, the legend goes.梁伟锋. "[https://www.cnki.com.cn/Article/CJFDTotal-SWDZ200510030.htm 鱼豆腐]" 大众商务: 创业版 10S (2005): 41-41 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-04-10.