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- tofu; bean curd; beancurd
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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[Person] cooks tofu in [Method]
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- tofu; bean curd; beancurd
This refers to a food product made from coagulated soy milk, which is then pressed into solid white blocks. It is commonly used in various cuisines, particularly in Asian dishes.
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とうふ豆腐【とうふ】
Tofu; a food product made from soybeans, often used in various cuisines and known for its versatility and health benefits.
なっとう納豆【なっとう】
Fermented soybeans, known for their strong flavor and sticky texture, often eaten for breakfast in Japan.
みそ味噌【みそ】
A fermented soybean paste used as a seasoning in soups, sauces, and marinades; a staple in Japanese cuisine.
えだまめ枝豆【えだまめ】
Young, green soybeans often served boiled and salted as a snack or appetizer.
だいず大豆【だいず】
Soybeans; the raw ingredient used to make products like tofu, miso, and soy sauce.
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Lightly weigh the tofu down, leave it for about 20 minutes then drain.
I really shouldn't ask, but could you go get some tofu for me?
5. わたくし私と、どうりょう同僚とが、やま山のがけっぷち崖っぷちにたっている立っているこや小屋にひとしい等しいにけん二間の家ーーーにけん二間といって云っても、のぼりぐち上り口と、そのつぎ次と、ろくじょう六畳ににじょう二畳のいえ家にすんでいた住んでいた。たべる食べるものは、いも芋、ほしうお干魚、とうふ豆腐、さむい寒いやま山のうえ上なので、ふゆ冬になるといも芋がこおっている凍っている。
Me and my colleagues lived in a small 2 room cabin built on the edge of a cliff on the mountain. I say 2 rooms, but besides the entrance, there was a 6 by 2 tatami room. We ate potatoes, dried fish and tofu. Because we were on the top of a cold mountain, the potatoes would freeze during the winter.
No matter how much warning you give to Tom, it is wasted effort.