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Fermented bean curd

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White fermented bean curd, small cubes in brine and rice wine: salty, savoury, a little winey. It flavours stir-fried water spinach, steamed pork and is eaten straight with plain congee; there is a jar in every Hong Kong fridge.

Cautions: read first

  • Contains soy, a mandatory-declaration allergen in Australia; very salty.

Preparation

Mash with a little water.

Origin

Guangdong and Sichuan. At Asian grocers, Wang Zhi He for example; not in supermarkets.

Availability in Australia

Easy to find

Pairs well with