Taiwanese fried stinky tofu

臺式炸臭豆腐Táishì zhá chòu dòufu

Fried fermented tofu with sweet-sour Taiwanese pickled cabbage.

Heat: Not recorded
Region: Taiwan
Type: Snacks

Street food

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What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Steaming and cooking in chili broth are alternatives to frying stinky tofu.

Typical ingredients

Fermented stinky tofu ingredient on a plain plate.

Fermented stinky tofu臭豆腐

Pickled cabbage ingredient on a plain plate.

Pickled cabbage泡菜

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Pungent.

Chili heat: Heat not recorded
Texture: Crisp exterior.
How it’s made: Deep-fry.

Steaming and cooking in chili broth are alternatives to frying stinky tofu.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Taiwan.

About this regional connection

Taiwan: A Taiwanese specialty.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有臺式炸臭豆腐吗？

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Guide

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Chinese street food: choose the bite behind the name

Understand fillings, portions and seasoning before choosing Chinese snacks and small dishes. Make a practical food shortlist without relying on a crowd or photograph.

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