How to Use tofu in a Sentence

tofu

noun

• The tofu is made on the premises, in the back of the shop.
  — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2023
• The tofu was soft and supple and the broth vibrant and spicy.
  — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
• Toss the dressing with the beans and cubes of extra-firm tofu.
  — New York Times, 20 July 2022
• The first is sesame tofu with broccoli, which is kind of a bit of a stir fry of sorts.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
• This recipe uses two sheet pans, one for the tofu and one for the bok choy.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
• Transfer to a large bowl, along with the carrots, the scallion whites and the tofu.
  — Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Top with fried tofu, green onions, peanuts and cilantro.
  — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
• Here, tofu does not need to be pressed—the liquid keeps the nuggets tender and juicy.
  — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2023
• Fresh, homemade tofu is at the heart of the restaurant.
  — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 June 2021
• But those six spoonfuls of tofu at the start are pure bliss.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
• This recipe works very well with mushrooms or firm tofu in place of the meat.
  — Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
• Stir in a brick of firm tofu, crumbling it with a large spoon or fork.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
• And if steaks can be made of tuna, why can’t they be made of tofu?
  — Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2020
• Cut both the spiced tofu and the firm tofu into 2-inch-long and ¼-inch-thick pieces.
  — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
• Wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  — Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2021
• And the mapo tofu was rich, thick, and laced with tingly Sichuan peppercorns.
  — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2020
• Add the tofu and break it into small crumbles with a large spoon or fork.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
• Roast it all until the sweet potatoes are tender, the broccoli gets crisp around the edges, and the tofu browns.
  — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
• But the real test was how the homemade sauce draped the tofu — after all, the true joy of a nugget lies in the dipping.
  — New York Times, 14 July 2021
• The temperature of the tofu will likely cause the soup to cool.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2022
• Scoop the tofu into the pot using a spoon or your hand, leaving it in large chunks.
  — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
• The marinade works well with chicken, pork and tofu, too, or use it as a stir-fry sauce.
  — Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
• The slippery strands are laced with slivers of firm pressed tofu, jalapeño, basil and lemon juice.
  — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2022
• Of the 25 items on his menu, 15 are gluten-free; his mapo tofu is vegan.
  — Richard Morgan, WSJ, 11 June 2021
• Next, try the kimchi stew with tofu, shiitake mushrooms and just the right amount of spice.
  — Tasmiyah Randeree, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
• Add the eggs, radish (or turnip or rutabaga), cabbage and tofu and return to a boil.
  — Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021
• The cart is topped with a plasma cutter—one that cuts 1/4 in.-thick steel plate like warm tofu [8].
  — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 17 Oct. 2020
• Soft tofu in black bean sauce has lusciousness that jumps off the page.
  — Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
• Try eating more protein, such as lean meats, fish, seafood, eggs, tofu, beans, and non-fat or low-fat dairy.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
• Tam Vi won a Michelin star last year for its home-style dishes, such as fried tofu in tomato sauce, braised fish and caramelized pork belly with eggs.
  — Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024