thick deep-fried tofu; atsuage
A type of tofu that is deep-fried so that the outside is golden and slightly chewy while the inside remains soft. Commonly used in simmered dishes, stir-fries, and miso soup.
Cut the atsuage into bite-sized pieces and add it to the simmered dish.
Stir-fried atsuage and vegetables is easy and delicious.
Compound of 厚 (atsu, 'thick') and 揚げ (age, 'fried'), referring to thick deep-fried tofu.