Description
Stinky tofu steamed with minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms. The steaming process intensifies the aroma more than frying, and the broth absorbs the tofu's rich essence.
Restaurants serving Steamed Stinky Tofu
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Stinky tofu
- Minced pork
- Dried shrimp
- Edamame
- Red chili
- Cilantro
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Tofu Prep] Prepare fresh stinky tofu for steaming, score a cross on top.
- [Toppings] Season minced pork, dried shrimp, shredded shiitake, and edamame with soy, sugar, and white pepper; place on tofu.
- [Steaming] Scatter edamame and chili, steam in a steamer for 15-
- mins.
- Done when the tofu absorbs the meat juices and puffs up fluffy. Garnish with cilantro.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense fermented aroma and chili heat
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Thick fried tofu (lacks the unique aroma)
Pairing
White Rice or Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[For Adults] An intermediate dish for those who have conquered fried stinky tofu. Steaming hits the nose directly with fermented steam; it's a higher hurdle but offers a superb match of tofu sweetness and meat. Many locals prefer this over fried versions.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Break the tofu with chopsticks and pour it over rice along with the 'intense-smelling soup' infused with meat umami!
Allergen
Soy, Pork, Shrimp