厚揚(あつあ)げ

あつあげ
noun
thick fried tofu; deep-fried tofu block
food
1. thick fried tofu; deep-fried tofu block
Thick blocks of firm tofu that have been deep-fried until the outside is golden and crispy while the inside remains soft and white. Also called 生揚(なまあ)げ.
厚揚(あつあ)げを焼(や)いてしょうがじょうゆで食(た)べる。
Grill thick fried tofu and eat it with ginger soy sauce.
厚揚(あつあ)げと野菜(やさい)の煮物(にもの)を作(つく)る。
Make a simmered dish with thick fried tofu and vegetables.
厚揚(あつあ)げは肉(にく)の代(か)わりにもなる。
Thick fried tofu can also be used as a meat substitute.

Etymology

厚(あつ)い (thick) + 揚(あ)げ (deep-frying)

Literally "thick-fried" - referring to the thick cut of tofu before frying.

Similar words

生揚(なまあ)げ (nama-age) - another name for the same product

SIMILAR WORDS (油揚(あぶらあ)げ):

  • 油揚(あぶらあ)げ - thin, hollow inside, used for pouches
  • 厚揚(あつあ)げ - thick, solid tofu inside, more substantial

USAGE (texture):
The outside is crispy and golden brown, while the inside stays soft and white like regular tofu. This dual texture makes it versatile in cooking.

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COMMON COLLOCATIONS (served with):

Related Words

Related: 油揚(あぶらあ)げ (thin fried tofu)
Related: 豆腐(とうふ) (tofu)
Related: 高野豆腐(こうやどうふ) (freeze-dried tofu)
Compare: 揚(あ)げ出(だ)し豆腐(どうふ) (deep-fried tofu served in broth)
Related: おでん (oden)
Related: 煮物(にもの) (simmered dishes)
Related: 炒(いた)め物(もの) (stir-fries)
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Added 2026.1.20 14:43 · Revised 2026.10.11 22:20
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