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Stinky Tofu
Taiwan
Night market staples across Taiwan. The smell of stinky tofu is the smell of the night market.
Deep-fried fermented tofu — a Taiwanese street food with an unforgettable pungent smell but a surprisingly mild, complex flavour. Taiwan's most beloved and notorious snack.
Prep
5 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
485 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gstinky fermented tofu
oilfor deep frying
pickled cabbagegenerous amount
chilli sauceto serve
Method
1
Deep-fry tofu at 180°C for 5 minutes until golden and puffed. The smell intensifies dramatically when frying.
2
Cut into pieces. Place on pickled cabbage.
3
Add chilli sauce. Eat immediately while very hot.
Chef's Tip
The smell decreases markedly once you eat it — the flavour is more nuanced than the aroma suggests.
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