Description
Tofu emitting a unique odor from plant-based fermentation brine. Usually fried crispy with sweet/sour Taiwan kimchi or simmered in Mala soup.
Restaurants serving Stinky Tofu (Chou Doufu)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Stinky Tofu
- Taiwan kimchi
- Garlic
- Thick soy sauce
- Frying oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Steep tofu overnight in fermentation brine to add the unique odor.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Poke a hole in the center, stuff with garlic sauce and Taiwan kimchi to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Garlic、(Intense ammonia odor from brine)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage (texture substitute without odor)
Pairing
Taiwanese sweet black tea、Beer
Trivia
[For Everyone] Japanese tend to avoid it due to smell, but one bite wins them over with the crispy-fluffy texture. A signature scent of Taiwan night markets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Stuff the crispy tofu hole with massive amounts of kimchi and spicy sauce and eat in one bite!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from sauce)