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Milk curd (nai doufu)

Chinese name
奶豆腐
Mandarin pinyin
Nǎi dòufu

Nai doufu is a pressed dairy curd associated with Inner Mongolia, not soybean tofu.

Type

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How to recognize it

Milk is fermented, heated and drained before shaping; fresh pieces are softer, while dried pieces can be firm and chewy.

In the kitchen

It may be softened in milk tea or used in fried sweets; coatings and additions vary.

Contains milk and is not vegan.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有奶豆腐吗?

Does this dish contain Milk curd (nai doufu)?

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