tofu

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The fourth dish was tofu, and fried tofu is aces in my book.

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  1. noun A protein-rich food coagulated from an extract of soybeans and used in salads and various cooked foods.

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  • The tentsuyu, the sauce for the tofu was very mild, except for the flavor of ginger, which over-powered the otherwise delicate flavors of the dish. —  mmm-yoso!!!
  • Add the tofu, mushrooms and watercress and simmer until the tofu is heated through and the mushrooms and watercress are softened, about 1 minute. —  All MayoClinic.com Topics
  • The fourth dish was tofu, and fried tofu is aces in my book. —  blogTO
  • Stir-fry until the tofu is lightly colored, three to five minutes, and add the garlic and ginger. —  news | WM | http://www.starnewsonline.com
  • Light and easily digestible, tofu is a fine source of protein, magnesium, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and copper. —  news | WM | http://www.starnewsonline.com
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  1. Japanese tōfu, from Chinese dòufu : dòu, bean + fǔ, fermented, curdled.
 

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