tofu

UK: ˈtəʊ.fuː | US: ˈtoʊ.fuː

Definition

  1. n. a soft, white food made from soybeans, widely used in East Asian cuisine

Structure

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Etymology

"Tofu" is a direct borrowing from Japanese (豆腐, tōfu), which itself derives from Chinese dòufu (豆腐), combining dòu (豆, "bean") and fu (腐, "curdled" or "fermented"). The word entered English in the late 19th century as global trade popularized East Asian foods. As a loanword, it retains its original spelling and monomorphic structure.

Examples

  1. Tofu is a versatile ingredient in vegetarian dishes.

  2. She stir-fried tofu with vegetables for a quick meal.

  3. The restaurant serves silken tofu in miso soup.

  4. He prefers firm tofu for grilling.

  5. Tofu absorbs flavors well from sauces and spices.