beancakes

Noun

beancake (countable and uncountable, plural beancakes)

1. Akara, a West African fritter made from black-eyed peas.
2. (dated) A various form of tofu, made from soybeans.
   • Chinese white cheese... Foo yue. (a) Cut bean cake, made of Chinese white beans, into half-inch squares ¼ inch thick. (b) Put into a jar provided with an airtight cover, the size of the jar depending upon the amount to be made. (c) Fill the jar ¼ full of Fun Wine. (d) Salt to taste. (e) Cover air...1917, Chan Shiu Wong, The Chinese Cook Book, page 15