Stinky Tofu (Cho Dofu)

In Taiwan, stinky tofu was a street vendor staple and a nostalgic fav of mine. For the uninitiated (aka stinky tofu virgins), the name typically raises eyebrows and inner trepidations, and the actual aroma can be an affront to the olfactory senses. But, hey - if you like stinky cheese, then this is a piece of cake! The tofu is fermented and usually deep fried and served with a chili-garlic sauce and pickled Taiwanese cabbage on the side.