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

According to dietitians, good sources of protein include chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, lean ground beef, legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, eggs and Greek yogurt. —Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 6 Aug. 2024

This satisfying fiber and protein-packed noodle, baked tofu, and veggie bowl will fill your child's tummy and super-charge their energy for the rest of the day. —Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024

Instead of bacon, rice paper and tofu are soaked in a smoky marinade and baked until crispy, while a white bean and sunflower seed spreads stands in for mayonnaise. —Anna Rodriguez, Washington Post, 17 July 2024

Chefs may add chicken, bacon or salmon, mix in kale or Brussels sprouts, and make the dressing out of miso paste or tofu. —Dee-Ann Durbin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 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