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Dishes made with tofu

27 dishes from around the world that list tofu as a main ingredient.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
Miso soup味噌汁 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese soup of miso paste and dashi stock, often with tofu and seaweed Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Pad thaiผัดไทย 🇹🇭 ThailandStir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, shrimp and peanuts, a Thai street food classic Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Gado-gado 🇮🇩 IndonesiaVegetables, tofu and rice cake in a rich Indonesian peanut sauce Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Sukiyakiすき焼き 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese hot pot with beef, vegetables, and a sweet-salty broth Main dish, Dinner Bánh mì 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreA Vietnamese baguette sandwich with savory fillings and pickled vegetables Sandwich or wrap, Breakfast, Snacks Shabu-shabuしゃぶしゃぶ 🇯🇵 Japan and 4 moreJapanese hot pot where diners cook thin meat and vegetables at the table Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Hot pot火鍋 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSimmering broth at the table for cooking meats, vegetables and more as you eat Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Mapo tofu麻婆豆腐 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreSichuan tofu in a spicy, numbing sauce with fermented beans and minced meat Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Banchan반찬 🇰🇷 South KoreaSmall Korean side dishes served with rice and shared at the table Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Stinky tofuVegetarian臭豆腐 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreFermented tofu with a strong aroma, sold as a snack in China and Taiwan Street food, Snacks Nabemono鍋物 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese hot pot dishes cooked and shared at the table Main dish, Dinner Egg drop soup蛋花湯 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreChinese soup with wisps of egg in clear chicken broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner Chankonabeちゃんこ鍋 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese one-pot stew packed with protein, favored by sumo wrestlers Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Kimchi-jjigae김치찌개 🇰🇷 South KoreaKorean stew of kimchi simmered with meat, tofu and vegetables Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Massaman curryแกงมัสมั่น 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreA Thai curry blending local and imported spices, often made with chicken and potatoes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Lumpia 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreThin spring rolls with savory or sweet fillings, fried or fresh Street food, Lunch, Dinner Hot and sour soup酸辣汤 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA tangy, spicy soup with flexible ingredients, first made in China Soup Red curryแกงเผ็ด 🇹🇭 ThailandA Thai curry of meat or tofu in coconut milk with a spicy red paste Main dish, Lunch, Dinner DouhuaVegan豆花 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSoft tofu served as a sweet or savoury snack across East and Southeast Asia Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Chanpurūチャンプルー 🇯🇵 JapanOkinawan stir-fried mix of tofu, vegetables, and meat or fish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Gudeg 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreYoung jackfruit slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices, a specialty of Yogyakarta Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KetoprakVegetarian 🇮🇩 IndonesiaJakarta street food of tofu, rice cake, noodles and vegetables in peanut sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Yong tau foo釀豆腐 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreTofu or vegetables stuffed with meat or fish paste, served in soup or with sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Agedashi dōfuVegetarian揚げ出し豆腐 🇯🇵 JapanCrisp tofu cubes served in a warm, savory Japanese broth Main dish Sayur lodeh 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreJavanese vegetable soup simmered in coconut milk Soup, Lunch, Dinner Hiyayakko冷奴 🇯🇵 JapanChilled tofu served with savoury toppings and soy sauce Main dish Malatang麻辣烫 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreA Sichuan street food of meats and vegetables cooked in a spicy, numbing broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner

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