Mengzi Grilled Tofu

Mengzi Grilled Tofu

　　Another specialty snack in Mengzi is grilled tofu. Grilled tofu is a popular folk snack from southern Yunnan. Made from high-quality soybeans, the tofu undergoes fermentation, giving it a "smells foul but tastes delicious" quality.

It is grilled over charcoal on an iron mesh, brushed with vegetable oil until golden and puffed up, then served with a dipping sauce made from fermented bean juice, chili powder, Sichuan pepper oil, and other seasonings. The taste is crispy, tender, and uniquely flavorful. Some restaurants even offer free samples while guests wait.