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| '''Stinky tofu''' ({{zh-cp|c=臭豆腐|p=chòu dòufu; ]: Tahu}}) is a form of fermented ], which, as the name suggests, has a strong ]. It is a popular ] in ] and ], particularly ], ], ], ] and ], where it is usually found at ]s or roadside stands, or as a side dish in lunch bars. | '''Stinky tofu''' ({{zh-cp|c=臭豆腐|p=chòu dòufu; ]: Tahu}}) is a form of fermented ], which, as the name suggests, has a strong ]. It is a popular ] in ] and ], particularly ], ], ], ] and ], where it is usually found at ]s or roadside stands, or as a side dish in lunch bars. | ||
| Wide regional and individual variations exist in manufacture and preparation. Most typically, it consists of tofu which has been ] in a brine made from ] ] for as long as several months. |
Wide regional and individual variations exist in manufacture and preparation. Most typically, it consists of tofu which has been ] in a brine made from ] ] for as long as several months. The brine can also include dried ], ] greens, ] leaf, ] and ].<ref></ref> Stinky tofu can be eaten cold, steamed, stewed, or most commonly, fried. It is often accompanied by ] sauce. The color varies from the golden fried ] to the black typical of ] stinky tofu.<ref></ref> In Taiwan, stinky tofu is also served with ] blood in a ] soup. | ||
| From a distance, the ] of stinky tofu is said to resemble that of ] or a garbage dump, even by its enthusiasts. In spite of stinky tofu's smell, the flavor is surprisingly mild. Some have compared it to the taste of ]. It is said the more it smells, the better it tastes. | From a distance, the ] of stinky tofu is said to resemble that of ] or a garbage dump, even by its enthusiasts. In spite of stinky tofu's smell, the flavor is surprisingly mild. Some have compared it to the taste of ]. It is said the more it smells, the better it tastes. | ||
| ==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| Stinky tofu is said to have been a favorite food of ]. | Stinky tofu is said to have been a favorite food of ]. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | |||
| * | * (US review) | ||
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Revision as of 17:31, 4 June 2006
Stinky tofu (Chinese: 臭豆腐; pinyin: chòu dòufu; Bahasa Indonesia: Tahu) is a form of fermented tofu, which, as the name suggests, has a strong odor. It is a popular snack in East and Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Thailand, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, where it is usually found at night markets or roadside stands, or as a side dish in lunch bars.
Wide regional and individual variations exist in manufacture and preparation. Most typically, it consists of tofu which has been marinated in a brine made from fermented vegetables for as long as several months. The brine can also include dried shrimp, amaranth greens, mustard leaf, bamboo shoots and Chinese herbs. Stinky tofu can be eaten cold, steamed, stewed, or most commonly, fried. It is often accompanied by chili sauce. The color varies from the golden fried Zhejiang-style to the black typical of Hunan-style stinky tofu. In Taiwan, stinky tofu is also served with goose blood in a mala soup.
From a distance, the odor of stinky tofu is said to resemble that of sewage or a garbage dump, even by its enthusiasts. In spite of stinky tofu's smell, the flavor is surprisingly mild. Some have compared it to the taste of blue cheese. It is said the more it smells, the better it tastes.
Trivia
Stinky tofu is said to have been a favorite food of Mao Zedong.
References
- Stand back! Stinky tofu chain stores arrive in Shenzhen
- Stand back! Stinky tofu chain stores arrive in Shenzhen
External links
- Stinky Tofu - A Biohazard Delight (Deep End Dining) (US review)
- Volatile components in deep-fat fried chaw tofu