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豆干Braised Dried Tofu
Say it dòu gān
Also called dougan · pressed tofu
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What is Braised Dried Tofu?
Firm pressed tofu braised in soy sauce and spices until brown and chewy, then sliced and served with garlic, chili and green onion. A standard side dish at noodle shops and a favourite pick at braised-snack stalls. Daxi in Taoyuan is famous for it.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$30–60 per plate
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Noodle shops (as a 小菜), braised-snack stalls (滷味) and traditional markets. Packaged Daxi tofu (大溪豆干) is a popular souvenir. Some braises use pork stock, so ask if you are vegetarian.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Braised Dried Tofu near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “豆干”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “dòu gān”.
