Tofu

Glossary of Vegetarianism and Vegetarian Cuisine

(noun)  A vegetarian replacement for meat, eggs, and cheese, made from curdled soymilk pressed into blocks.

Tofu can be eaten fresh or cooked in many different ways and is an excellent source of protein. Originally from China.

  

Types + uses

1. Extra-firm tofu – frying, baking, grilling, marinating
    
2. Firm tofu (Chinese style) – stir-frying, boiling, filling
    
3. Soft tofu (Japanese style) – puréeing
    
4. Silken tofu (smooth, custardy, vacuum-packed) – puréeing, simmering, egg substitution 

 

Synonyms

bean curd, soybean curd

 

Related terms

• Seitan
• Soybean
• Soymilk
• Tempeh
• TVP

 

Tofu recipes

• Breaded tofu
• Miso soup
• Mock cheese
• Mock sour cream
• Tofu mayonnaise
• More tofu recipes

 

Learn more

Vegetarian protein ~ Substitutions

  

Vegetarian Glossary Index