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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 生揚げ.
厚揚げを焼いてしょうがじょうゆで食べる。
Grill thick fried tofu and eat it with ginger soy sauce.
厚揚げと野菜の煮物を作る。
Make a simmered dish with thick fried tofu and vegetables.
厚揚げは肉の代わりにもなる。
Thick fried tofu can also be used as a meat substitute.
WORD STRUCTURE:
厚い (thick) + 揚げ (deep-frying)
Literally "thick-fried" - referring to the thick cut of tofu before frying.
ALTERNATIVE NAME:
生揚げ (nama-age) - same product, different regional name
CONTRAST WITH 油揚げ:
- 油揚げ - thin, hollow inside, used for pouches
- 厚揚げ - thick, solid tofu inside, more substantial
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.
COMMON PREPARATIONS:
- 焼き厚揚げ - grilled
- 煮物 - simmered dishes
- 炒め物 - stir-fries
- おでん - oden hot pot
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- しょうがじょうゆ - ginger soy sauce
- 大根おろし - grated daikon
- ねぎ - green onions