Fermented Tofu
We all know that China and East Asia enjoy their tofu and use them often in their cooking. But did you know that you could ferment it? Fermenting turns regular tofu into “stinky tofu,” and you can guess why.
There is no masking the smell if you come across fermented tofu at a Chinese street food market. The fermentation process involves smoking regular cubes of tofu in a mixture of milk, vegetable, meats, and herbs. The fermented tofu has to reach a certain level before it can be served, and the process can take several months.