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Tofu: meaning, definitions and examples

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tofu

 

[ หˆtoสŠfuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food product

Tofu is a soft, cheese-like food made from soybeans, commonly used in Asian cuisine. It is known for its versatility and ability to absorb flavors, making it a popular ingredient in a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and salads.

Synonyms

bean curd, soybean curd

Examples of usage

  • I added tofu to my vegetable stir-fry for extra protein.
  • The soup recipe calls for diced tofu and mushrooms.
  • Tofu can be grilled or fried for a delicious meal.
  • You can marinate tofu to enhance its flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "tofu" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคซเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tofu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั„ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑ†่…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tofu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tofu

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูˆููˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tofu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tofu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑ†่…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั„ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒคแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tofu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tofu

Etymology

The word 'tofu' originates from the Mandarin Chinese term 'dรฒufu' (่ฑ†่…), which translates to 'bean curd.' This traditional food has been consumed in China for over 2,000 years, with its origins believed to date back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC โ€“ 220 AD). Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks, a process that likely evolved from earlier practices in tofu production. Tofu made its way to other parts of Asia and eventually to the West, where it gained popularity as a staple for vegetarian and vegan diets due to its high protein content and health benefits. The culinary versatility of tofu, combined with the growing demand for plant-based options, has made it a significant food item in many international cuisines.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,141, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.