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soy milk
A plant-based milk made from soybeans, widely consumed in Japan both as a beverage and as an ingredient in cooking. A key component in making tofu.
Usage
豆乳 is a staple in Japanese cuisine and health food culture. Japan has a wide variety of flavored soy milk drinks available at convenience stores. In cooking, soy milk is the base ingredient for making 豆腐 (tofu) and is also used in hot pot dishes.