How to make homemade stinky tofu?

Stinky fermented tofu is a condiment, especially when eating hot pot, adding some stinky fermented tofu can make the hot pot food more flavorful. When you eat, you can also take a little bit and eat it directly, it will go well with rice. However, many people said that they wanted to make it at home and did not want to buy it outside, because the stinky tofu fermented into tofu they bought often looked very red in color and they were afraid that it contained pigments. So, what is the method of making homemade stinky tofu?

Stinky tofu is one of the special snacks in China. It is a fermented tofu product popular in China and other parts of the world. There are considerable differences in the preparation and consumption methods in different places. Stinky fermented tofu is a type of fermented tofu. In the Qing Dynasty, it was sent to the palace as an imperial side dish. It was loved by the Empress Dowager Cixi, who personally named it Yuqingfang. A very representative snack in Hunan Province, Taiwan Province, Zhejiang Province, Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan and other places. Stinky tofu is called "stinky dried tofu" in Changsha, and is most popular at the snack stalls in the Huogongdian area of Pozi Street in Changsha. Stinky tofu is made from high-quality soybeans. The production process is relatively complicated. The soybeans go through ten processes including screening, shelling, soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, pulping, shaping, dicing and fermentation. Chenggong stinky tofu has a soft and smooth texture and exudes a unique fragrance. Our ancestors praised it by saying: "It tastes so good, it is a delicacy that should not be passed on to others." It not only has high nutritional value, but also has good medicinal value. According to ancient medical books, stinky tofu can relieve cold and replenish qi, harmonize the spleen and stomach, relieve bloating and pain, clear away heat and disperse blood, and eliminate turbid qi in the large intestine. Regular consumption can enhance physical fitness and beautify skin.

Homemade method

Required Materials

Northern tofu, stinky tofu, white wine, and mineral water in appropriate amounts.

Preparation method

Here’s how to make your own stinky tofu:

1. Cut the tofu into pieces and put them into a container.

2. Prepare three pieces of stinky tofu.

3. Emulsify the stinky tofu with a little water and stir well.

4. Pour in high-proof liquor.

5. Pour the prepared stinky tofu liquid into the tofu.

6. Cover the container and store in a cool place.

7. It can be eaten after 24 hours, but it smells very bad.