Stinky tofu is a very unique traditional snack in China. It is also called stinky tofu in the south and is very popular among us. Stinky tofu smells stinky and tastes delicious. It is not only well-known for its unique taste, but it is also integrated with the specialties of various regions and has local characteristics. In fact, stinky tofu often attracts much attention, mainly because of its unique smell, which is also unique among foods. But how does the stench of stinky tofu form? Why does it smell so bad? But maybe some people like it?

The peculiar smell of stinky tofu comes from two sources. One is caused by the fermentation of water tofu itself. Everyone knows Wang Zhihe’s stinky tofu. Adding unique fermenting Aspergillus flavus to water tofu, through deep fermentation, the stinky tofu will take on a different taste. This is also fermented stinky tofu. The second is that the odor comes from the stinky stew. Put the old tofu into the stinky stew inside the stinky shepherd's purse stalk. This is a non-fermented stinky tofu. The main odor of stinky tofu is mainly acetyl chloride, such as sulfur dioxide, etc., and there are also ester substances formed by fermentation.

The truly gourmet stinky tofu is yellow in color, tender and spicy inside, making people salivate. To make stinky tofu, first prepare a piece of tofu and cut it into thicker slices, grind it into a paste with a spoon, mix it with cold water, and soak it overnight. On the second day, take out the water tofu, drain the water, and fry it in the pot, especially when the temperature is about 50% hot, fry it until golden brown and then put it in the pot. Then throw away the oil in the pot, add the water in which the tofu was soaked last night, bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in half a bowl of starch water, then add five-spice powder and chili powder, stir until thick and then remove from the pot , you can finally finish it with the sauce according to your own taste.

At first, many people tried it out of curiosity, but later they were captured by the aroma of stinky tofu and fell in love with it willingly. Although the appearance of stinky tofu is not very good, the pure fried stinky tofu is full of aroma. It completely relies on its own essence to win. Water tofu is converted by trypsin into a large number of carbohydrates and amino acids, most of which have a delicious taste. Of course, stinky tofu also smells stinky and tastes delicious. Stinky tofu is made differently in each region, and its taste is also different, so we can choose the type we like based on our taste.