Tofu

A soft, white food made from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute. It has a mild taste and absorbs the flavors of the foods and sauces cooked with it.

From Japanese 'tōfu,' borrowed into English in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The Japanese term itself comes from Chinese 'dòufu' (豆腐), literally 'bean curd.' The food traveled along with East Asian cooking traditions.