<P> Tofu is made of soybeans and is another popular food product that supplies protein . The production process of tofu varies from region to region, resulting in different kinds of tofu with a wide range of texture and taste . Other products such as soy milk, soy paste, soy oil, and fermented soy sauce are also important in Chinese cooking . </P> <P> There are many kinds of soybean products, including tofu skin, smoked tofu, dried tofu, fried tofu and so on . </P> <P> Stinky tofu is fermented tofu . Like blue cheese or durian, it has a very distinct, potent and strong smell, and is an acquired taste . Hard stinky tofu is often deep - fried and paired with soy sauce or salty spice . Soft stinky tofu are usually used as a spread on steamed buns . </P> <P> Doufuru is another type of fermented tofu that has a salty taste . Doufuru can be pickled together with soy beans, red yeast rice or chili to create different color and flavor . This is more of a pickled type of tofu and is not as strongly scented as stinky tofu . Doufuru has the consistency of slightly soft blue cheese, and a taste similar to Japanese miso paste, but less salty . Doufuru can be used as a spread on steamed buns, or paired with rice congee . </P>

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