Bai ye
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Tofu skin, yuba, fupi, beancurd skin, beancurd sheet, or beancurd robes is a food item made from soybeans. During the boiling of soy milk, typically heated to 80–90 °C, in an open shallow pan, a film or skin composed primarily of a soy protein-lipid complex forms on the liquid surface.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | soybeans, soy milk, soy protein-lipid film |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | skimming film from heated soy milk, then drying or layering into sheets |
| 👅Flavour & style | mild, savory, subtly nutty, neutral base |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | versatile ingredient for everyday dishes |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Bai ye come from?
Bai ye is a dish that originated in China.
What is Bai ye?
Tofu skin, yuba, fupi, beancurd skin, beancurd sheet, or beancurd robes is a food item made from soybeans. During the boiling of soy milk, typically heated to 80–90 °C, in an open shallow pan, a film or skin composed primarily of a soy protein-lipid complex forms on the liquid surface.