Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐)
臭豆腐
Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐) — Hunan Street Style长沙 home cooking.
Total time: 15 min Yield: 2 servings Category: Chinese home cooking
Ingredients
- Fermented stinky tofu blocks
- Garlic
- Chili flakes
- Soy sauce
- Cilantro
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Drain stinky tofu and pat dry with paper towels. (dark gray-black blocks, firm)
- Make the dipping sauce: crush garlic, mix with chili flakes, soy sauce, and a splash of water. (rough reddish garlic-chili paste)
- Heat oil to 190°C in a deep pot until a cube of tofu sizzles immediately on contact. (oil smoking lightly)
- Fry tofu blocks in batches for 2 minutes until deep golden and crusty outside. (crisp dark golden crust)
- Drain on paper towels, split open, stuff with garlic-chili sauce and cilantro. Serve immediately. (steaming hot, sauce oozing)
