tofu

noun

to·​fu ˈtō-(ˌ)fü 

: a soft food product prepared by treating soybean milk with coagulants (such as magnesium chloride or diluted acids) : bean curd

… tofu is our most versatile form of nonanimal concentrated protein, as well as the least processed and the most traditional.

—Mark Bittman

The tofu … was sliced uniformly and stacked neatly in the bowl of clear, seafood-flavored broth.

—Karen Hayes

Vegetarian cooking has never been so simple. Supermarkets carry packaged convenience foods like tofu hot dogs …

—Norine Dworkin

Examples of tofu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alternatively, keep it plant-based and protein-packed by topping your bowl with a crispy, spiced tofu scramble, says Geiger. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024

Choose lean protein, which includes chicken, eggs, fatty fish, and tofu. 4. Low-Fiber Fruits Experts advise adults to consume four servings of fruit per day. —Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024

Patrons have a choice of pork, chicken or tofu for protein. —The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024

The potatoes and tofu are spunky with chili powder and crisp from cornstarch. —Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024

Downstream infrastructure has scaled up in tandem to make vegetable oil, fuel, soy milk and tofu. —Magi Richani, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

Silken tofu: Bankert blends it into her clafoutis, which defies anyone who believes vegan custard remains an impossible dream. —Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024

Pour the whole thing over the tofu, and call it a day. —Julia Turshen, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024

For instance, silken tofu performs similarly to cottage cheese or yogurt in oatmeal, adding creaminess and three to four grams of protein per serving in one swoop. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Japanese tōfu

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tofu

noun

to·​fu ˈtō-fü 

: a soft food product prepared by coagulating soybean milk

called also bean curd