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Behold hairy tofu: A flavorful surprise from Anhui!

CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the production of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows a plate of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows a plate of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows a plate of hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the deep-fried hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN
An undated photo shows the deep-fried hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

An undated photo shows the deep-fried hairy tofu in east China's Anhui Province. /CGTN

Known as "mao doufu," this unique Anhui delicacy is a must-try for adventurous food lovers. The tofu is fermented for weeks. During this period, it develops a white, velvety coating that gives it its "hairy" appearance. But don't let looks deceive you – this delicacy packs a powerful punch of tangy, umami flavor! Hairy tofu can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, although you'll often see it deep-fried until it turns golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and creamy on the inside.

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