Imitation tofu - Giseidofu

Japanese: 擬製豆腐 - ぎせいどうふ
Imitation tofu - Giseidofu

A dish made by mashing tofu, mixing it with eggs, and baking or steaming it to solidify it into a tofu-like consistency. Originally, when monks were forbidden to eat animal products such as eggs, they would secretly put eggs inside the tofu to make it unnoticeable. It is said that the character "gisei" was used to imply that it was made in a camouflaged way. Quickly boiled tofu is lightly squeezed with a dishcloth, simmered in seasoned soup, then beaten eggs are added and mixed, and the dish is then steamed in a mold or baked in an omelet pan. Finely chopped carrots, burdock, etc. may also be mixed in. A combination of vegetable and animal protein makes this a very nutritious dish.

[Tomomi Kono]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

豆腐をつぶして卵に混ぜ、焼くかまたは蒸して豆腐状に固めた料理。もともとは、僧侶(そうりょ)が卵のような動物性食品を食用とすることが禁じられていたとき、豆腐の中にひそかに卵を入れてわからないようにして用いていた。カムフラージュしてつくったという意味で擬製の字が使われたといわれる。さっとゆでた豆腐をふきんで軽く絞り、調味した汁で煮上げたのち、溶き卵を加えて混ぜ、型に入れて蒸すか、または卵焼き器で焼く。ニンジン、ゴボウなどを細かく切って混ぜることもある。植物性、動物性タンパク質があわさり、栄養的に非常に優れた料理である。

[河野友美]

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