Xinzhuang Frozen Tofu Pudding Introduction
The temple square is often a gathering place for vendors, and Xinyuan Jianyi Temple is no exception. However, it is not located directly in front of the temple but under the large archway at the entrance. "Xinyuan Frozen Tofu Pudding" is one of the vendors there. The owner, Wang Wenzhen, learned the craft of making tofu pudding from his older brother, who opened a tofu pudding shop in Kaohsiung in 1995. In 2004, Wang Wenzhen went to Kaohsiung to study the craft and returned to sell at the archway of Xinyuan Jianyi Temple. In addition to traditional pure tofu pudding, he offers flavors such as sweet potato, mung bean, red bean, and job's tears. Xinyuan Frozen Tofu Pudding emphasizes health. The tofu pudding is handmade in the early morning of the same day, with no preservatives added. The soybeans are imported from Canada and are non-genetically modified, with import certification. The red beans, mung beans, and job's tears are all boiled on the same day and are produced in Taiwan, with accompanying pesticide inspection certificates. The syrup is made from Taiwan Sugar's granulated sugar, cooked for a long time. Wang Wenzhen’s frozen tofu pudding does not require crushed ice to be refreshing, as the tofu pudding stall itself acts as a large refrigerator, a result of his many years of experience in selling tofu pudding. In addition to tofu pudding, "Xinyuan Frozen Tofu Pudding" also sells mung bean soup, job's tears soup, and black tea. The tofu pudding uses Taiwan Sugar’s granulated sugar, while the mung bean soup and job's tears soup use Taiwan Sugar’s special granulated sugar. The tea leaves for the black tea are sourced from a contracted tea farmer, resulting in slightly higher costs but ensuring quality.
