noun
deep-fried wheat gluten
A food made by deep-frying fu (wheat gluten), often used in simmered dishes or soups.
揚げ麩を煮物に入れると、だしをよく吸っておいしい。
When you add deep-fried wheat gluten to a simmered dish, it soaks up the broth nicely and is delicious.
この味噌汁には揚げ麩が入っている。
This miso soup contains deep-fried wheat gluten.
Compound of 揚げ (deep-fried) and 麩 (wheat gluten).