Hunan blood tofu_homemade blood tofu

Hunan blood tofu is a very common specialty food in Hunan Province. It is mainly made from pig blood. It not only tastes smooth, but also has rich nutritional value. It can supplement the nutrients needed by the body, as well as the trace elements needed by the body. The method is also very simple. First, collect the plasma and put it into seasoning and steam it to set it.

How to make Hunan blood tofu?

Production method of pig blood tofu (blood clot): Add 0.2-0.5% Tianxi animal plasma anticoagulant into the collection bucket, introduce the plasma into the stirring collection bucket through the diversion trough, and start stirring until the collection is completed. The plasma is then refrigerated at 4 degrees for 3-15 hours. When processing blood tofu, first filter the plasma, then add twice the amount of room temperature water (pre-add 0.2-0.3% Tianxi new blood tofu coagulant and 1-2% edible salt to the water, stir to dissolve evenly, take the upper clear liquid to mix with the plasma), stir quickly and thoroughly, then vacuum, and then can, seal, and steam to set as soon as possible. You can also wait for it to solidify naturally before cutting into pieces and steaming to set the shape.

Homemade blood tofu

1. Prepare the ingredients: buy the above amount of fresh pig blood and tofu, drain the water; beat the fat into minced meat, not too fine. Prepare a large basin, bamboo sieve or long wooden board.

2. Pour the drained pig blood, tofu, and fat into a bowl, sprinkle with pepper, salt, and soy sauce (optional), then use washed hands to knead in the bowl, and keep kneading until it is evenly mixed. At this time, you can use your tongue to test the salt content, and add more if it is not enough.

3. Put the kneaded semi-finished product into several small bowls. When it is 70% dry, pour it into a bamboo sieve or a wooden board and place it evenly. When it is slightly dry and the tofu is not deformed and is firm, you can put it on the kang for smoking. . .

4. Heat control. Control the temperature according to the height of smoking, keep the smoke as little as possible, and cover as large an area as possible with fire. Then, after a week, turn the blood tofu over to ensure that it is fully smoked. It takes about two weeks to go from semi-finished product to finished product.

5. “Coming out of the oven”. After two weeks, the blood tofu has turned into black balls. Press it with your hand to feel it. If it becomes harder and can be easily taken out without being loose, it is considered successful. Then you can enjoy it.

Nutritional Value

Pig blood is very nutritious. It has been measured that every 100 grams of pig blood contains 16 grams of protein. The ratio of amino acids contained in pig blood protein is close to that in the human body. It contains very little fat, only 0.4 grams per 100 grams. In addition, pig blood contains inorganic salts necessary for the human body, such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, etc., as well as trace elements iron, zinc, copper, and manganese.

1. Medical research has shown that the zinc, copper and other trace elements contained in pig blood can enhance immune function and resist aging. Elderly people who often eat pig blood can delay body aging and improve hearing and eyesight.

2. Pig blood also contains a certain amount of lecithin, which can inhibit the harmful effects of low-density lipoprotein and help prevent and treat atherosclerosis. It is an ideal food for the elderly and patients with coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia and cerebrovascular disease. It is also very beneficial for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, forgetfulness, dreaming, insomnia and other symptoms.

3. The iron ions in pig blood have the same valence as the iron ions in the human body. They are easier to be absorbed and utilized by the human body after ingestion, and the iron absorption rate can be as high as over 22%. Iron is an important element required for blood production. If the human body lacks iron, the human body will suffer from iron deficiency anemia. Therefore, anemia patients can often eat pig blood to replenish their blood.

4. The cobalt contained in pig blood is an important trace element that prevents the growth of malignant tumors in the human body, which is difficult to obtain in other foods.

Effects

Pig blood is produced all over the country. It is rich in nutrients such as vitamin B2, vitamin C, protein, iron, phosphorus, calcium, niacin, etc. It has the effects of improving immune function and anti-aging. It can also detoxify, cleanse the intestines, replenish blood and beautify the skin. It can treat malaria, stroke, bruises, fractures, headaches and dizziness.

1. Stop bleeding

Pig blood contains vitamin K, which can promote blood coagulation and thus has a hemostatic effect.

2. Prevent anemia

Pig blood contains a high amount of iron, and it exists in the form of heme iron, which is easily absorbed and utilized by the human body. Children in the growth and development stage and pregnant or lactating women can prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia by eating more dishes containing animal blood.

3. Delaying aging

Pig blood contains elements such as zinc and copper. Zinc can participate in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in the body. Eating pig blood regularly can help improve the body's immunity and delay aging. Elderly people who often eat pig blood can delay the aging of the body and improve their hearing and eyesight.

4. Prevent arteriosclerosis

Pig blood also contains a lot of chromium, which is beneficial for preventing arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. At the same time, pig blood also contains a certain amount of lecithin, which can inhibit the harmful effects of low-density lipoprotein and also prevent arteriosclerosis.