beancurd

noun
UK /ˈbiːnkɜːd/
US /ˈbiːnkɝːd/

A soft white food made from soybeans.

Mom added beancurd to the soup.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A firm block of pressed soybean curd used in stir-fries.

She sliced the firm beancurd into cubes for the stir-fry.

3. A silken, custard-like soybean curd served in soups or desserts.

The silken beancurd melted smoothly into the miso soup.

4. A fermented soybean cake with a strong flavor, eaten as a snack.

He bought spicy fermented beancurd at the market.