Stinky tofu: Difference between revisions

 

The stinky tofu that Wang Zhihe invented gained popularity and was later served at the imperial Qing Dynasty palace. The dish has now become extremely popular in Taiwan.<ref name="HenrysTaiwanKitchen">{{Cite web |website=HenrysTaiwanKitchen.com |url=http://www.henrystaiwankitchen.com/blog/blog/post/stinky-tofu-in-seattle-why-you-should-try-this-strange-snack |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231110223/http://www.henrystaiwankitchen.com/blog/blog/post/stinky-tofu-in-seattle-why-you-should-try-this-strange-snack |title=Stinky Tofu in Seattle: Why You Should Try This Strange Snack {{!}} Henry's Taiwan Kitchen |last=Ku |first=Henry |quote=Some say it smells like dirty socks, while others say its stench is akin to that of rotting cheese, dirty garbage, or manure. ''[...]'' Stinky tofu fans claim that the more stinky the tofu, the tastier it is. ''[...]'' Stinky tofu is said to have its roots in the southeastern maritime areas of China. According to legend, a tofu vendor named Wang Zhi He invented stinky tofu during the Qing dynasty. He had a lot of unsold tofu, so he cut it into small cubes and put it in a jar for several days. The tofu fermented and turned a greenish color. He tried the smelly tofu and found that it tasted delicious, so he decided to start selling it at his store. ''[...]'' Henry’s Taiwan Kitchen is a leading Taiwanese restaurant with locations in Seattle, Washington and Tempe, Arizona. Get your stinky tofu fix and sample other authentic Taiwanese dishes at Henry’s Taiwan Kitchen! |date=2013-12-13 |archive-date=2015-12-31 |access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref>

 

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