tofu

American  

[toh-foo] / ˈtoʊ fu /

noun

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

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tofu British  

/ ˈtəʊˌfuː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of tofu

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

Example Sentences

Along with its recommendations, the association released a visual showing pictures of foods to choose, like tofu, beans, nuts, broccoli and soybean oil, and those to minimize, such as soda, chips and cookies.

From The Wall Street Journal

For presentation, gingerly prop the tofu against the pork, shingling it out slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal

A vegan version works just as well: silken tofu or vegan cream cheese blended with coconut cream and a little berry jam, perfect with grapes or berries.

From Salon

It’s also a perfect moment to sneak in some supportive protein: protein powder, silken tofu, or nut butters.

From Salon

This year, I’m trying to think beyond meat and get truly comfortable with a tofu cutlet and an old-school black bean burger.

From Salon