It gets its name from its most distinctive feature, its smell. Stinky Tofu is a popular street food that is commonly found in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and parts of China. Now it is one of my favorite Taiwanese dishes and I have to get it anytime I come across it. What Are The Benefits of Working Out When Eating Stinky Tofu?Īs a kid, I absolutely hated it and plugged my nose every time I smelled it.īut, as I got older, the stench of stinky tofu became appetizing to me and I developed a taste for it! How Do I Lose Weight When Eating Stinky Tofu? Here are five key facts about Stinky Tofu and some tips you can use to stay healthy while eating this awesome Taiwanese Dish. Eating Stinky Tofu when steamed or boiled is key to keeping it within a good range of calories as there will be too much fat coming from the oils which will create an imbalance of calories.
It is higher on the fats but it can definitely be managed into a healthy diet and lifestyle. Stinky Tofu actually contains lots of protein without having too many carbs per serving. Growing up, I remember being hit with a strong stench of what I can describe as rotten socks every time me and my father went shopping at Chinese markets.Īlthough Stinky Tofu is delicious, is it healthy? I’m really hoping this is the kind I’m gifted by my generous students.Stinky tofu is a love it or hate it cuisine for those who are familiar with this potent dish. It’s made with a special type of brine and topped with chili sauce, pickled cabbage, and chopped onion. With the growing popularity of spicy hot pot, Taiwanese invented a special form of stinky tofu that is along the same lines of the hot pot spices. I’ll let you know if this is the case on my birthday. I’ve heard it’s because it “challenges” your taste buds and senses offering a fuller culinary experience. Sounds scary, but the dish is no more harmful than your cup of Yoplait or wedge of cheese.ĭon’t ask me why Taiwanese people think that the smelliest of tofu is the tastiest they just do. Stinky tofu has different strains of active bacteriaĪ group of Chinese medical students did studies on the street snack and found over 15 different strains of bacteria. Then again, I’ve strengthened my lungs by learning to hold my breath for longer periods of time as I walk by tofu stands, so perhaps this is a silver lining.Ĥ.
I’ve heard that steamed tofu is the stinkiest of all, and I’m crossing my fingers my students have mercy on my soul and opt for a different cooking method.Īlthough you can find stands strewn throughout the country that offer every method of cooking style, Taiwanese people often prefer the deep-fried variety.Īs a proud Texan who has sampled everything deep-fried (Oreos, butter, beer, and oh the list goes on) at the state fair, I’m really leaning toward this style.Īpart from the small pop-in shops that might sell the stinky dish as a side or the restaurants that specialize in it, stinky tofu is street food, which is good and bad because my nose isn’t assaulted each time I go to a restaurant for soup dumplings, but it takes a beating each day in the streets of Taipei. Raw, steamed, fried, boiled the number of ways stinky tofu can be prepared are nearly endless. In 16 days, I will join the numbers of brave men and women who plugged their noses and dove face first into a bowl of stinky tofu. You may think I’m being overdramatic, but that’s only because you’ve never smelled the pungent dish. I, unfortunately, have yet to sample the smelly street snack, but my students have taken it upon themselves to cure me of this ignorance on my upcoming birthday.Īs the day looms near, I’ve begun scientific research (AKA Google and Wikipedia) to learn exactly what I’ve gotten myself into. Often considered an unofficial badge of honor, stinky tofu must be sampled by those who consider themselves fearless foodies. For those brave foodies who throw caution to the wind anytime they lift a fork (or chopsticks), you should know that Taiwan has the perfect snack for you.Ī national obsession, stinky tofu is well known among the expat community in Taiwan, as it’s impossible not to walk through at least one stinky cloud when walking the streets of Taiwan newbies think it’s the smell of rancid garbage, but veteran expats know better.
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