厚あつ揚あげ

noun

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.

• 厚あつ揚あげを一ひと口くち大だいに切きって煮に物ものに入いれる。

  Cut the atsuage into bite-sized pieces and add it to the simmered dish.

• 厚あつ揚あげと野や菜さいの炒いため物ものは簡かん単たんでおいしい。

  Stir-fried atsuage and vegetables is easy and delicious.