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tofu, bean curd
A soft, white food made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks.
冷奴は冷たい豆腐の料理です。
Hiyayakko is a cold tofu dish.
味噌汁に豆腐を入れる。
Put tofu in the miso soup.
麻婆豆腐は中華料理の定番です。
Mapo tofu is a classic Chinese dish.
木綿豆腐と絹ごし豆腐はどちらが好きですか。
Which do you prefer, firm tofu or silken tofu?
豆腐はたんぱく質が豊富で、値段も安いので毎日の食事に取り入れやすい。
Tofu is rich in protein and affordable, making it easy to include in daily meals.
Common types:
- 木綿豆腐 (firm tofu) - denser, holds shape well
- 絹ごし豆腐 (silken tofu) - smoother, softer texture
- 焼き豆腐 (grilled tofu) - for sukiyaki
- 揚げ出し豆腐 (deep-fried tofu in broth)
Counted with 丁: 一丁 (one block).
Related foods: 厚揚げ (thick fried tofu), 油揚げ (thin fried tofu), 高野豆腐 (freeze-dried tofu).