Doujiang (traditional Chinese: 豆漿; simplified Chinese: 豆浆; pinyin: dòujiāng) is fresh soy milk in Chinese cuisine. It can be served hot or cool, sweet or savoury.[1] Sometimes, it is lightly curdled with vinegar.[2] It is a common breakfast item served with youtiao.[3]

Doujiang
Doujiang and youtiao
Typesoy milk
Place of originChina
Associated cuisineChinese cuisine
Taiwanese cuisine
Main ingredientssoybeans

Chinese speakers differentiate doujiang from dounai (Chinese: 豆奶; pinyin: dòunǎi), which is the dairy-like soy milk that comes in packs and are used in items such as soy latte.[4] Usually, doujiang is served in a bowl, and dounai is served in a cup.

References edit

  1. ^ Tchea, Michelle (20 July 2021). "Make your own soy milk for a comforting Taiwanese breakfast". SBS. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Breakfast savoury soy milk". South China Morning Post. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  3. ^ Forbes Travel Guide (7 March 2012). "Don't Leave Shanghai Without Trying These Five Street Foods". Forbes. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  4. ^ Wei, Clarissa (15 February 2016). "How America Killed Soy Milk". Eater. Retrieved 6 September 2022.