Tofu (4,4)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">tofu</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for bean curd that I've seen before include "Tofu" , "food suitable for vegetarian" .)
(Another definition for silken that I've seen is " Glossy; soft and smooth".)