beancurd
Coagulated soy milk
Beancurd is tofu—a soft, bland food made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks.
The word is a literal translation of the Chinese term.
Mapo beancurd is a classic Sichuan dish.
Tofu is now the more common term in English.
Young soybeans in pods
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- nattoFermented soybean dish
- misoFermented legume paste
- tamariGluten-free Japanese condiment
shoyu · soy sauce · isoflavones · soy protein · lecithin · soy flour · soy oil · phytoestrogens
Folded amino chain
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
vegan · plant-based · meat substitute · low-calorie · cholesterol-free · dairy-free · complete protein · lean
West Indian goby species
- stinky tofuFermented bean curd dish
- tofu puddingSoft soy custard dessert
- banchanKorean meal accompaniments
- miso soupFermented soybean-based broth
hot pot · stir-fry · braised · fried · grilled · baked · pan-fried · scrambled
Without roughness or difficulty
- softYielding to touch
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
creamy · tender · jiggly · wobbly · supple · slippery · glossy · pillowy
Plant-based dairy alternative
- coagulantAgent inducing clotting
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
- magnesium chlorideIonic compound, two elements
- curdsCoagulated milk solids
pressing · mold · straining · fermentation
edamame
Young soybeans in pods
tamari · shoyu · soy sauce · isoflavones · soy protein · lecithin · soy flour · soy oil · phytoestrogens
protein
Folded amino chain
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
vegetarian · vegan · plant-based · meat substitute · low-calorie · cholesterol-free · dairy-free · complete protein · lean · healthy
mapo
West Indian goby species
- stinky tofuFermented bean curd dish
- tofu puddingSoft soy custard dessert
- banchanKorean meal accompaniments
miso soup · hot pot · stir-fry · braised · fried · grilled · baked · pan-fried · scrambled · steamed
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
velvety · creamy · tender · jiggly · wobbly · supple · slippery · glossy · pillowy · light
soymilk
Plant-based dairy alternative
- coagulantAgent inducing clotting
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
- magnesium chlorideIonic compound, two elements
curds · pressing · mold · straining · fermentation
Asian
Of the largest continent
Thai · Vietnamese · dim sum · wok · umami · sesame · hoisin · dashi · fermented · street food
dense
Closely packed together
meaty · hearty · substantial · pressed · crumbly · absorbent · spongy · bouncy · resilient · dry