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杏仁豆腐 (Annin dōfu)

Apricot kernel tofu

  • あんにんどうふ
  • Annin dōfu
  • Pitch 5
  • sweet dishes

Meaning

杏仁豆腐 (あんにんどうふ, Annin dōfu) is Apricot kernel tofu, a Japanese food (sweet dishes).

What is Apricot kernel tofu?

Kyōnin-dōfu (apricot kernel "tofu") is a soft, jellied dessert made of apricot kernel milk, agar, and sugar. This dessert is from Beijing, and often is called annin-dofu due to the Mandarin pronunciation. The dish is often translated as almond milk, as apricot kernel itself is often translated as "almond". The name "tofu" here refers to "tofu-like solid"; soy beans, which are the main ingredient of tofu, are not used. This naming convention is also seen in other east Asian dishes, e.g. Chinese yudoufu and Japanese tamagodofu . Although the agar-based recipe is vegan, there are numerous nontraditional recipes that are not. Most are based on dairy products and a small amount of flavored extract. Gelatin is also a common substitute for agar.

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