沖おき縄なわ豆どう腐ふ

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Meanings

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noun

Okinawan tofu

A firm, dense tofu from Okinawa, often made with less water and sometimes using seawater as a coagulant. Known for its rich soy flavor and chewy texture.

沖おき縄なわ豆腐どうふは普ふ通つうの豆とう腐ふより硬かたくて、炒いため物ものに向むいている。
Okinawan tofu is firmer than regular tofu and is good for stir-fries.

沖open sea, offing, rise high into sky

縄straw rope, cord

豆beans, pea, midget

腐rot, decay, sour

Similar words

島しま豆どう腐ふ
Often used synonymously with 沖縄豆腐, but 島豆腐 can refer more broadly to firm tofu from various Okinawan islands.
豆とう腐ふ
General term for tofu; 沖縄豆腐 is a specific regional variety known for its firmness and distinct production method.

Etymology

Compound of 沖縄 (Okinawa) and 豆腐 (tofu), literally 'Okinawa tofu'. The exact historical origin of the firm style is uncertain, but it is a traditional food of the region.