soybeancurd
nounUK /ˈsɔɪbiːn kɜːd/
US /ˈsɔɪbiːn kɝːd/
A soft white food made from soybeans that is often used in cooking.
Mom added soybeancurd to the soup for dinner.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protein-rich food often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes.
Vegetarians often cook with soybeancurd instead of chicken.
3. A food with a mild flavor that easily takes on the taste of sauces and spices.
The soybeancurd soaked up the spicy sauce perfectly.
4. A food available in different textures, from soft to firm.
She bought firm soybeancurd for stir-frying.