Fermented Soybean Curd

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Fermented soybean curd is a common food consumed by the people of Taining County. The tofu is tender, without any rough texture, and can also be made into dried tofu, spicy fermented tofu, or fried tofu. It is highly nutritious and widely consumed. According to local customs in Taining, in the days leading up to the Spring Festival, every household is busy making fermented soybean curd—some make as many as five or six batches, and even the most modest households prepare at least one batch…