to·fu

(tō′fo͞o)

A protein-rich food coagulated from an extract of soybeans.

[Japanese tōfu, from Middle Chinese tɦə` fɦjyə` (also the source of Mandarin dòufu, tofu) : Middle Chinese tɦə`, bean + Middle Chinese fɦjyə`, fermented, curdled.]

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tofu

(ˈtəʊˌfuː)

(Cookery) unfermented soya-bean curd, a food with a soft cheeselike consistency made from soya-bean milk

[from Japanese]

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to•fu

(ˈtoʊ fu)

n.

a soft cheeselike food made from curdled soybean milk.

[1875–80; < Japanese tōfu < Chinese dòufu (dòu bean + fǔ turn sour, ferment)]

tofu

Unfermented soya bean curd, made from soya bean milk.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

tofu - cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk

bean curd

soya milk, soybean milk, soymilk - a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu

curd - a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd; "bean curd"; "lemon curd"

Translations

Tofu

tahu

тофу

đậu phụ

tofu

[ˈtəʊˌfuː] N → tofu m, tofú m

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tofu

[ˈtəʊfuː] n → tofu m

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

tofu

n → Tofu m

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

tofu

[ˈtəʊˌfuː] n → tofu m caglio di latte di soia non fermentato

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

tofu

n tofu m

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And tofu also supplies some iron, magnesium, and healthy fat.

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1 Place the tofu between two pieces of kitchen paper and put a chopping board or heavy weight on top.

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Americans, in general, are still not big consumers of tofu even though it's been eaten in many parts of Asia for centuries.

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Use scissors to cut 16 rectangles of nori the same size as the sides of the tofu blocks.

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Carefully drop the battered tofu 'fish' into the hot oil and fry for three to four minutes, until they're dark golden brown all over (you may need to cook them in batches if there isn't much room and so the temperature of the oil doesn't drop too low).

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