Stinky tofu
Fierce smell, mild-tasting fried tofu
Think of it as: Like fried tofu that's been hanging out with very ripe cheese
You can smell it from the night market entrance!
What does it taste like?
The smell is very strong, but the taste is gentle. Crispy outside, fluffy inside.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureCrisp outside, fluffy inside
What is it?
Tofu soaked in a brine fermented from vegetables, seafood and more. Fried, it's crisp outside and fluffy inside. The smell is powerful, but the taste is mild.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Bought at night market stalls and eaten with pickled cabbage.
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✈ Check cheap flights Best timeOctober to December or March to April, when it's cooler, are best. Also tryXiaolongbaoLu rou fan (braised pork rice)Bubble tea More from here🍡 Pig Blood Cake (Ti-hoeh-koe)🍞 Guan Cai Ban (Coffin Bread)
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Ingredients
- Tofu 1 block
- Stinky tofu brine (fermented), as needed
- Taiwanese pickled cabbage, as needed
- Garlic sauce, a little
- Oil for frying
How to make it (one way)
- Soak the tofu in the fermented brine
- Leave it for hours to days to absorb the smell
- Deep-fry the tofu until golden
- Cut a slit in it and pour over the sauce
- Top with sweet-and-sour pickled cabbage
⚠️ Homemade brine smells extremely strong, so making it isn't recommended.
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