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By itself, tofu is like wet foam rubber, but you'd no more eat it by itself and expect fine dining than you would stare at a blank canvas and expect to see fine art.
Victoria Moran

Meaning of "tofu" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TOFU

From Japanese.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TOFU

tofu  [ˈtəʊˌfuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOFU

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tofu is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOFU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Tofu

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is a component in many East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way. Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish. Tofu originated in ancient China some 2,000 years ago. Chinese legend ascribes its invention to prince Liu An (179–122 BC). Tofu and its production technique were introduced into Korea and then Japan during the Nara period (710–794). It spread into other parts of East Asia as well. This spread probably coincided with the spread of Buddhism because it is an important source of protein in the vegetarian diet of East Asian Buddhism. Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty described a method of making tofu in the Compendium of Materia Medica. Tofu has a low calorie count and relatively large amounts of protein. It is high in iron and depending on the coagulants used in manufacturing (e.g.

Definition of tofu in the English dictionary

The definition of tofu in the dictionary is unfermented soya-bean curd, a food with a soft cheeselike consistency made from soya-bean milk.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOFU


Chefoo
ˈtʃiːˈfuː
Corfu
kɔːˈfuː
fou
fuː
Gifu
ˈɡiːfuː
Khufu
ˈkuːfuː
Kofu
ˈkəʊfuː
madafu
maˈdafuː
Pang-fou
ˈpæŋˈfuː
samfoo
ˈsæmfuː
samfu
ˈsæmˌfuː
Shufu
ˈʃuːˈfuː
snafu
snæˈfuː
Sufu
ˈʃuːˈfuː
Thimphu
ˈθɪmfuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOFU

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toffee-nosed
toffies
toffish
toffishness
toffy
tofore
toft
tofutti
tog
toga
toga praetexta
toga virilis
togaed
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WORDS THAT END LIKE TOFU

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Synonyms and antonyms of tofu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tofu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOFU

Find out the translation of tofu to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tofu from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tofu» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

豆腐
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tofu
570 millions of speakers

English

tofu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टोफू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التوفو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тофу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tofu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টফু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tofu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tauhu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tofu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

豆腐
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두부
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tahu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đậu phụ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டோஃபு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Tofu
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

soya peyniri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tofu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tofu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тофу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tofu
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

tofu
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tofu
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

tofu
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tofu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tofu

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOFU»

The term «tofu» is very widely used and occupies the 18.184 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOFU» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tofu

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8 QUOTES WITH «TOFU»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tofu.
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Sara Blakely
My husband is such a healthy eater. Except when it comes to sweets. He never consumes anything except fruit until noon. And then from noon on he might have some brown rice and some tofu, and then, come eight or nine at night, he orders three mud-pie double-chocolate pieces of cake and eats all three of them.
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Lisa Edelstein
At work, we have fantastic catering people. They feed the cast and crew all day, and they're sensitive to the needs of picky vegetarians like me. They have delicious salads. I keep mine simple: romaine lettuce, avocado, baked tofu, carrots, tomatoes and Asian dressing.
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Kathy Freston
We've all seen chicken portrayed as the low-fat, heart-healthy alternative to red meat for years, but it no longer adds up. You might want to lean away from eating birds and lean toward more plant-based options of protein like black beans, lentils, tofu, chickpeas and whole grains.
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Sadie Frost
I really enjoy making dinner for my kids and my husband - chopping ginger and marinating the tofu.
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Laurieann Gibson
It's all about salsa with grain chips, tofu, turkey slices, hummus, and coconut water.
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Isabel Lucas
I eat lots of veggies and pasta and nuts, tofu and soups. Works well for my body, and I also feel more in tune.
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Victoria Moran
By itself, tofu is like wet foam rubber, but you'd no more eat it by itself and expect fine dining than you would stare at a blank canvas and expect to see fine art.
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Kate O'Mara
I'm vegetarian and stick to a strict health regime of brown rice, tofu, salads and soya milk. When I'm at home in Somerset, I buy almost everything in the local farmshops including Barleymow's in Chard. I always get organic - I like happy hens.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOFU»

Discover the use of tofu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tofu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at ...
Some traditional dishes combine tofu with meat in brilliant partnerships, such as Spicy Tofu with Beef and Sichuan Peppercorn and Tofu with Kimchi and Pork Belly, but this collection is predominantly vegetarian and vegan, including the ...
Andrea Nguyen, 2012
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The Book of Tofu: Food for Mankind
This is the book that started the Tofu Revolution worldwide, beginning in the 1970s.
William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi, 1975
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Giant Book of Tofu Cooking
Spruce up your meal—from soups to desserts—with tasty tofu.
K. Lee Evans, Chris Rankin, 2000
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Tofu Cookery
Tofu Cookery 25th Anniversary edition features tofu in a myriad of dishes from main entrees and desserts to diips and sauces and salads.
Louise Hagler, 2008
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101 Things to Do with Tofu
A tempting assortment of vegetarian dishes introduces 101 versatile ways to use tofu in a healthful dietary regimen, including detailed recipes for Butternut Squash Soup, Tofu Hummus, Healthy Mac 'n' Cheese, Tofu Sloppy Joes, Sublime ...
Donna Kelly, Anne Tegtmeier, 2007
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The Tofu Book: The New American Cuisine
Firm and extra firm tofu are perfect for stir- fry dishes, stews, and casseroles. Soft and silken tofu can be blended into dips, dressings, puddings, part aits, and sauces. The types of tofu you will probably see at your supermarket or health food ...
John Paino, 1991
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Cooking with Tofu: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-74
We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Mary Anna Dusablon, 1981
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This Can't Be Tofu!: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never ...
Pan-Seared Tofu with Garlic, Ginger, and Chives, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Curried Tofu Triangles with Peas, and Pineapple and Tofu Fried Rice are just some of the innovative recipes in this inspired collection.
Deborah Madison, 2012
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Love Poem to Tofu & Other Poems
In this highly unusual chapbook, memorable poetry and beautiful calligraphic art are married to exquisite tastes. One immediately identifies with Mong-Lan's poems, while with her calligraphic art, one wishes to linger.
Mong-Lan, 2007
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The Tofu Tollbooth
This title is still available but it has been replaced by "Healthy Highways" 1-88610110-8
Elizabeth Zipern, Dar Williams, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOFU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tofu is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chinese surgeons remove 420 kidney stones from tofu addict
A Chinese man had an astonishing 420 kidney stones removed after he ate too much tofu. Bean-curd addicted 55-year-old Mr. He had the small rocks removed ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
2
Splatoon Originally Featured Ink-Battling Tofu
"There was a white thing and a black thing shaped like blocks of tofu, and they were shooting ink and they had to steal each other's turf," Nogami said. Splatoon: ... «IGN, May 15»
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Australia's new food pyramid eliminates butter and sugar and adds …
The next layer includes milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives, plus lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds (soy milk and tofu make an appearance here). «Quartz, May 15»
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Update: Amy's Recall Prompted by Warning From CA Spinach …
The list of recalled products, including Vegetable Lasagna, Tofu Scramble, Enchilada Verde Whole Meal, and Brown Rice & Vegetables Bowl, can be found ... «Food Safety News, Mar 15»
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Russian customs mistake Chinese tofu shipment for drugs
A group of 34 Chinese visitors to Russia were detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport on Friday after officials found bags of white substance in ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
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Is Iowa tofu the next foodie craze?
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans will be seeing a lot more tofu on their barbecue grills if Fei Shou has his way. He's the chief executive of Iowa Food Manufacture ... «USA TODAY, Feb 15»
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Russell T Davies on Cucumber, Banana, Tofu
Last week, Russell T Davies' new Channel 4 trio of dramas, Cucumber, Banana and Tofu was launched at London's posh Barbican centre (followed by an ... «Den Of Geek, Jan 15»
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Cucumber-Banana-Tofu trilogy - first-look review
The striking titles of the Cucumber-Banana-Tofu trilogy come from metaphors reportedly employed by sexologists for differing strengths of erection. Arriving for ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
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So-free-tas: Try tofu on Jan. 26, get free Chipotle
Free Chipotle alert! The much-loved fast-casual burrito chain has rolled out quite a deal for vegans and carnivores alike: On Jan. 26, order Chipotle's newest ... «USA TODAY, Jan 15»
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Take an Early Look at Queer as Folk Creator Russell T. Davies' New …
In Britain, there is a third strand to the project—a nonfiction Web series called Tofu—which will offer “real people the chance to share their unique stories of ... «Slate Magazine, Jan 15»

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