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

There are a few different types of tofu—all identified by their texture—which include firm, soft, and silken. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024

The chef also sought out a seafood tasting menu, spicy glazed tofu, and plenty of makgeolli to sip on. —Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024

Tofu scramble and roasted potatoes: Scramble one-half cup of tofu with spinach, red onion, and bell peppers and enjoy it with a side of garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Ceviche and fajitas are on the menu along with vegetarian proteins like tofu chorizo. —Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 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