Tofu Balls

Tofu Balls [Photo provided to guiyang.gov.cn]

Tofu Balls are one of the traditional snacks of Guiyang, among which Lei's is the most famous. It takes tofu as the main ingredient, which is fried lightly in a home-cooked style.

Tofu is rich in nutrients, including iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other essential trace elements necessary for the human body. It also contains sugar, vegetable oil and rich quality protein, earning itself the name of "plant meat". Tofu is easily digested and absorbed. Two small pieces of tofu can meet a person's daily calcium needs.