- **Blend of Sweet and Spicy Flavors**:The overall taste presents a sweet and spicy style, where the sweetness and spiciness are intertwined. The sweetness is more prominent, not too intense, and can neutralize the spiciness, making it acceptable for those who are not very tolerant of spiciness. The spiciness is of the fragrant and spicy type, with a moderate heat level, not overly spicy, and is a mild spiciness generally acceptable to the public. When chewed slowly in the mouth, the spiciness gradually releases and spreads, bringing a comfortable spicy experience.
- **Unique Pickled Pepper Flavor**:It has a rich pickled pepper flavor, and the sour and spicy aroma of pickled peppers adds a unique flavor to the smelly dried tofu, making its taste more layered. This pickled pepper flavor not only brings a sour adjustment but also has the unique aroma of pickled peppers, which combines with the sweet and spicy flavors to form a distinctive taste combination.
- **Moderate Saltiness and Umami**:The saltiness is well-balanced, neither too salty to cause an overly heavy taste nor too light. The saltiness enhances the overall umami flavor, balancing the sweet, spicy, salty, and sour tastes to make the(mouthfeel) more mellow. It tastes salty, umami, and slightly sweet, leaving a long aftertaste.
- **Chewy and Firm Texture**:It has a relatively hard texture and strong toughness, with a chewy mouthfeel. During chewing, you can feel the elasticity of the smelly dried tofu, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes. The addition of white sesame seeds further enhances the aroma, making the texture and taste continuously enrich and sublimate during chewing.