Budai San Duo Traditional Tofu Pudding Introduction
Zhang Zhiming, who returned to his hometown from the north and was unemployed, decided to embark on a new business venture with traditional tofu pudding after tasting the tofu pudding from Puzi. He learned the secrets of making tofu pudding from a Puzi master and began his journey in selling tofu pudding. He assembled a tricycle to sell his homemade traditional tofu pudding in villages such as Neitian, Daliao, Xinwen, Houbixian, Huweiliao, Guocenliao, Xindian, and Beigangzi. Later, he settled at the entrance of Budai Market for sales. Zhang Zhiming initially only sold traditional white tofu pudding and peanut tofu pudding, sometimes adding soy milk to the white tofu pudding for a different flavor. While everyone had become accustomed to the delightful experience of enjoying tofu pudding at the market, Zhang Zhiming returned to work in Taipei in 1989. The tofu pudding he made became a nostalgic taste for the people of Budai, and many would ask his family when they could enjoy traditional handmade tofu pudding again. It wasn't until 2012 that his son Zhang Zhenyi reopened the business and developed new flavors including mung bean, red bean, and tapioca, moving the sales location to the Tonglian Bus Service Budai Station. Now, his granddaughter-in-law Peng Yumin is running "Sando Traditional Tofu Pudding" in front of their home. The peanut tofu pudding was Zhang Zhiming's signature dish when he started his business, and uniquely, the peanuts are hand-selected using a rice sieve after being cooked, preserving this tradition to this day. The syrup is still made with traditional methods...
