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tofu Definition

tofu (fo̵̅o̅)

noun

a bland, cheeselike food, rich in protein, coagulated from an extract of soybeans and used in soups, in various cooked dishes, etc.

Etymology: SinoJpn tōfu < , bean + fu, rot

tofu Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • marinate: Then, all set up for first food demo, a gorgeous starter with marinated tofu.
  • smoke: An Asain supermarket should have a wider selection, including smoked tofu.
  • eat: Is it safe to eat tofu without cooking it?
  • add: Add tofu, marinade and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • buy: One could either buy hard tofu or soft tofu depending on how you wanted to cook it.
  • make: Then we can all make some tofu for the dolphins who live in the fridge!

Preposition: in

  • sauce: Both our choices of mushrooms with cashew nuts and tofu in black bean sauce were excellent and full of flavor.

Adjective modifier

  • silken: A few slices of frozen banana or some silken tofu give an extra creamy texture.
  • fried: To make a more substantial dish, fried tofu can be included.
  • plain: Plain tofu is quick and versatile - no need to cook unless you want to.
  • soft: One could either buy hard tofu or soft tofu depending on how you wanted to cook it.
  • fresh: Change the water daily until the fresh tofu is used.
  • scrambled: I have to watch my intake of eggs so I have recently discovered the joy of scrambled tofu!

Modifies a noun

  • dish: We found a good Thai place that did a load of tofu dishes called something like Bangkok Best.
  • mixture: Mix tofu mixture into onions and smooth with a knife.
  • burger: Sample menu: Lasagna, nut roast, vegan cheese pie, tofu burgers.
  • cheese: Basic substitute foods for milk products are soya milk and desserts, soya margerine and tofu cheeses and spreads.
  • cream: Can be served hot or cold with a dollop of the tofu cream.
  • shop: It is, however, almost always available at Japanese tofu shops and supermarkets.

Noun used with modifier

  • firm: How to cook any kind of firm tofu 1 slab of firm tofu, drained.

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