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news Scmp World 2026-05-28

Tofu's Journey: From Accidental Discovery to Chinese Culinary Icon

The article explores the origins of tofu, tracing its accidental discovery to Liu An, King of Huainan, during the Western Han dynasty. It has since become a cherished Chinese culinary symbol.

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