Hunan is a landlocked province in South Central China. Its cuisine, with liberal use of game, funghi, cured meats and fresh chili peppers, is considered one of China’s Great Eight culinary traditions.

Relatively firm-yet-tender tofu pan-fries beautifully with minimal splatter. This is not overly saucy. There should be some visible sauce but the tofu isn’t swimming in it. Serve the tofu with rice.

The black fried tofu most likely tops the list of most well-known Hunan street foods because of its pungency and great taste. Many people who come to Hunan for the first time grab the opportunity to ...

Note: Relatively firm-yet-tender tofu, such as Trader Joe’s, pan-fries beautifully with minimal splatter. This is not overly saucy. There should be some visible sauce but the tofu isn’t swimming in it ...

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