Bean Curd

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A coagulation of the milky liquid that is extracted from soybeans. A soft, cheese-like substance, more popularly known as tofu. It doesn't have much taste on its own, but will assume the taste of the ingredients it is added to. It can be used as a meat substitute and to provide bulk to recipes in order to increase the number of servings.

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Recipes

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