''Doujiang'' () is fresh

soy milk Soy milk (simplified Chinese: 豆浆; traditional Chinese: 豆漿) also known as soya milk or soymilk, is a plant-based drink produced by soaking and grinding soybeans, boiling the mixture, and filtering out remaining particulates. It is a sta ...

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. It can be served hot or cool, sweet or savoury. Sometimes, it is lightly curdled with vinegar. It is a common

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item served with

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speakers differentiate ''doujiang'' from ''dounai'' (), which is the dairy-like soy milk that comes in packs and are used in items such as soy

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. Usually, ''doujiang'' is served in a bowl, and ''dounai'' is served in a cup.

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