tofu

[ toh-foo ]

noun

1. a soft, bland, white cheeselike food, high in protein content, made from curdled soymilk: used in Asian and vegetarian cooking.

tofu

/ ˈtəʊˌfuː /

noun

1. unfermented soya-bean curd, a food with a soft cheeselike consistency made from soya-bean milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of tofu¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from Japanese tōfu, from Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese dòufu ( dòu “bean” + fǔ “turn sour, ferment”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of tofu¹

from Japanese

Example Sentences

And this raises the questions: how helpful is a label that puts chocolate bars in the same league as tofu?

From BBC

"There were some funky combinations, and I was like, I'm not really sure if red curry, coconut tofu and pineapple are going to be delicious together," says Ms Willis.

From BBC

Worldwide, a majority of soy is used for animal feed, while only 7 percent winds up becoming tofu, tempeh, soy milk, or other foods.

From Salon

Navigating what's available when eating out – including options like tofu and fake meats – can be a challenge.

From Salon

He said he also missed tofu which they found hard to come by.

From BBC