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Origin
Guangdong Province — a ubiquitous Cantonese restaurant cold dish and home preparation; the pairing of century egg with tofu is a foundational Cantonese flavour combination
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Description
Pi dan dou fu (century egg tofu): cold silken tofu layered with century egg wedges, dressed with light soy, sesame oil, chili oil, and garnished with crispy shallots, spring onion, and dried shrimp. One of the most widely eaten cold dishes in Cantonese cuisine — requires no cooking, relies entirely on ingredient quality and the balance of the dressing.
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The Thread
—Japanese hiyayakko (cold tofu with toppings)
—Korean sundubu (soft tofu — similar delicate tofu preparation)
—French fromage blanc avec des herbes (cold soft cheese with condiments)
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Flavour Context
Clean, cold silken tofu, pungent-sulphurous century egg, savoury-sesame dressing — contrasting textures and intense flavours in harmony
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