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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A food made from soybean pulp; a by-product of soy milk production. uncountable

   "Okara adds texture to soups, stews, casseroles, savory pancakes and baked goods, or it can be made into beanburgers."

Synonyms

All synonyms

tofu dregs

Example

More examples

"People eat a lot of okara donuts because they are healthy and still end up gaining weight."

Etymology

From Japanese 御(お)殻(から) (okara).

Related phrases

soy milk

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