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Stinky Tofu

Name: Stinky Tofu
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 200g fermented tofu; for frying vegetable oil; 100g pickled cabbage; 2 cloves garlic; to taste chili sauce

Stinky Tofu is a fermented tofu dish known for its strong odor and rich umami flavor. It is a popular street food in Taiwan, often deep-fried and served with pickled vegetables, embodying the island's love for bold, pungent tastes and street snack culture.

5 ingredients

pungentumamisaltyspicyfermented

Culinary DNA Preview

Chinese70%

Taiwanese30%

Ingredients

fermented tofu
200g
vegetable oil
for frying
pickled cabbage
100g
garlic
2 cloves
chili sauce
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Stinky Tofu originated as a preservation method in Chinese communities and was introduced to Taiwan where it evolved into a beloved local delicacy, especially in night markets.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Chinese70%

ingredients+techniques

Taiwanese30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

fermentation deep-frying pickling

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