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Fermented bean curd, or furu, is a traditional Chinese condiment consisting of a form of processed preserved tofu. The ingredients typically are soybeans, salt, rice wine, and sesame oil or vinegar.

It is usually commercially packaged and sold in jars containing blocks spanning 2 to 4 cm in length and 1 to 2 cm in thickness that are soaked in brine with select flavorings.

Shigang town in Nantong boasts a history of more than 1,000 years and has been a hub of flavoring production since the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

Many locals are engaged in the business of producing fermented bean curd, as well as pickled and sauced food using traditional techniques.

Check out the video to see how fermented bean curd is produced in Shigang town!