tofu

noun

to·fu | \ ˈtō-(ˌ)fü

Definition of tofu

: 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

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Yet one of its most visible, functional surfaces, the backsplash wall, typically garners no more attention than a tub of tofu at a Texas barbecue. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Your Quick and Dirty Guide to Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash," 26 Apr. 2019 The only difficulty is deciding which of the seven varieties of tofu, 21 options for noodles or five kinds of eggplant to choose. — Beth Segal, cleveland.com, "Szechuan Gourmet: Hot spot for hot pot and much more in Asiatown (photos)," 20 Apr. 2018 The versatile blend could even double as a marinade for grilled fish or sautéed tofu. — Ashleigh Spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Colorful vegetarian menu crosses bridge to spring," 7 Apr. 2018 In addition to nearly a dozen food stalls, Japan Village will also feature one-of-a-kind offerings, including tofu prepared on site. — Charles Passy, WSJ, "Brooklyn Gets a Japanese Answer to Manhattan’s Eataly," 17 Nov. 2018 Firmly squeeze tofu in between paper towels to drain as much excess liquid as possible. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, "Easiest-Ever Grilled Veggie Burgers," 25 June 2018 Using tofu instead of meat in this flavorful green curry makes it a great vegetarian alternative, and ensures it's still packed with protein. — Lori Powell And Janis Jibrin, Good Housekeeping, "Simple Tofu Green Curry Recipe," 7 Dec. 2017 Mei ZhangWildChinaShe’s a Chinese-food expert, plotting quests for prosciutto-like ham in Yunnan and fiery mapo tofu in Chengdu. — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "2018 Top Travel Specialists We Trust," 19 Oct. 2018 Add the tofu, bell pepper and snow peas, and increase the heat to medium-high. — Joe Yonan, charlotteobserver, "For a bowl of winter comfort, lentils are the easy answer | Charlotte Observer," 9 Jan. 2018

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