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毛豆腐
máo dòufu
Description
毛豆腐是一种传统的食物，它是让豆腐长出白色的毛。
"毛豆腐" is a traditional food made by allowing tofu to grow white mold.
这种豆腐在安徽很有名，人们常常把它煎着吃。
This tofu is famous in Anhui, and people often fry "毛豆腐" to eat.
Meanings
毛豆腐máo dòufu
fermented tofu covered with white mold, an Anhui dish
我第一次吃毛豆腐，觉得很特别。
I tried stinky tofu for the first time and found it very unique.
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Notes
- Etymology
毛 (mao, 'hair/fuzz') + 豆腐 (doufu, 'tofu'), named for the fuzzy white mold on its surface.
- Nuance
A regional specialty of Anhui (徽州); often pan-fried and eaten with chili sauce.
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