Dou hua is very delicate, scooped gently into a bowl to eat with a spoon. The flavour is subtle and mild, but this is a dish you enjoy for its soft, silky texture. Choose toppings like finely trimmed scallions, la jiao, or tiny dried white shrimp for a texture contrast.
It's a popular breakfast food across Shanghai, usually from the same vendors who sell hot soy milk drinks and you tiao fried bread sticks. Definitely worth a try on a winter morning!
