Name: Authentic Chinese Stinky Tofu (Chou Doufu)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Fermentation Brine (makes enough for 1 block):**; 1 liter water; 200 grams Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage); 100 grams bamboo shoots (optional); 50 grams coarse sea salt; 2 tablespoons fermented bean curd (red or white, mashed); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 2 star anise; 1 piece dried tangerine peel (about 2 inches); 1 teaspoon sugar; *For the Tofu and Frying:**; 1 block (approx. 400-500 grams) firm tofu; 500 ml vegetable oil (for deep frying); 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating); *For the Dipping Sauce (Changsha Style):**; 2 tablespoons chili oil; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon chopped scallions; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Stinky Tofu 🇨🇳 China

A fermented tofu dish known for its strong odor, often served deep-fried or steamed.

fermented tofu strong odor

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Fermented tofu

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