stinky tofu

Taiwanese stinky tofu is a strongly scented tofu preparation, often fried and served with pickled vegetables. The fried night-market form has a crisp exterior and soft centre, with Taiwanese-style sweet-sour pickles and a garlic sauce. Spicy broth preparations provide another way to serve the tofu.^[1]

The soaking liquid can differ between makers. In MICHELIN’s interview, the owner of Dingba Taiwanese describes two preparations: tofu soaked in liquid from fermented vegetables, and another seasoned with meat and shrimp shells. His account shows why the tofu’s strong aroma does not indicate a single fixed soaking mixture or an automatically vegetarian dish.^[2]