Eating in China
Fermented stinky tofu ingredient on a plain plate.

Fermented stinky tofu

臭豆腐Chòu dòufu

Fermented tofu pieces used for the pungent fried snack, with a crisp exterior after frying.

Type
Tofu and bean products

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Fermented tofu pieces used for the pungent fried snack, with a crisp exterior after frying.

In the kitchen

Fried in pieces for Taiwanese stinky tofu.

This is not a jarred tofu condiment.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有臭豆腐吗?

Does this dish contain Fermented stinky tofu?

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