Tofu is popular in East Asian cuisines.
I always wondered where tofu originated from.
Tofu can be soft but also firm.
What is tofu made of that it can be firm or soft?
Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be used in many dishes.
What is tofu made of?
Tofu has low calories but a lot of protein.
Interesting. Is there anything else that tofu can be cooked with?
to suit the dish and its flavors, and absorbs flavors well.
Nutritionally, tofu is low in calories, while containing a relatively large amount of protein. It is high in iron, and can have a high calcium or magnesium content depending on the coagulants used in manufacturing (e.g. calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate).
Etymology.
The English term "tofu" comes from Japanese "tōfu" (), borrowed from the original Chinese equivalent ( "dòufu" (pinyin)), literally
Tofu
Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness. It is a traditional component of East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines; it has been consumed in China for over 2,000 years. It can be "silken", "soft", "firm", or "extra firm". It has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated