: 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
Mark BittmanThe tofu … was sliced uniformly and stacked neatly in the bowl of clear, seafood-flavored broth.—Karen Hayes
Karen HayesVegetarian cooking has never been so simple. Supermarkets carry packaged convenience foods like tofu hot dogs …—Norine Dworkin
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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
That could be in a smoothie that already has a fair amount of it (say, in the form of yogurt or whole milk) or in savory dishes like tofu curry or soup.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
That could be in a smoothie that already has a fair amount of it (say, in the form of yogurt or whole milk) or in savory dishes like tofu curry or soup.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Tofu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tofu. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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tofu
noun
to·fu
ˈtō-fü 
: a soft food product prepared by coagulating soybean milk
called also bean curd
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