How to Make Fermented Stinky Tofu at Home: Tips & Advice

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1. 1Step 1: Lacto-ferment amaranth leaves with two percent salt to create a stinky brine.
2. 2Step 2: Place the sterilized jar with the fermenting brine, lid on, in a corner with ample ventilation.
3. 3Step 3: Occasionally crack open the jar to let bubbles escape and catch a brief whiff.
4. 4Step 4: After two months of fermentation, the brine is ready.
5. 5Step 5: Select a firmer, compressed tofu and remove excess liquid from it.
6. 6Step 6: Cut the block into one-inch cubes.
7. 7Step 7: Leave the tofu cubes in the brine for three days.
8. 8Step 8: When frying, crack open a window and leave the vent on.
9. 9Step 9: Double fry the tofu outside on a portable camping stove to control the smell.