Tofu comes in many forms, and stinky tofu might just be the most bizarre-looking (and smelling) version of all. Here, blocks of pressed bean curd are left to soak in a brine made from fermented milk, vegetables and meat for several months, until they take on a blackish-blue appearance. That’s not the most notable thing about this food, though; that accolade falls, as the name suggests, to the smell, which is often likened to rotting rubbish. All that said, once fried and served with soy sauce and pickled vegetables, stinky tofu is umami-rich and delicious.