Douhua (Chinese: 豆花, 'tofu flower'), also referred as doufuhua (Chinese: 豆腐花), Sichuan Tofu, "flower" tofu,[1] is a type of food made from soybean milk after filtered, boiled with bittern water, and pressed until firm.
It has a tender and solid texture, with a distinct taste of soybeans.
[1]: 123.1 "Douhua", commonly known as a different food in other regions of China and Taiwan, is referred as doufunao (Chinese: 豆腐脑, 'tofu brain') in the region where douhua is popular.
There are no significant differences in the making of Douhua, doufunao and tofu other than the use of solidifier and the force used for pressing.
Additionally, it can be used to thicken hot pot, or paired individually with a dip.