also: こおりどうふ
noun
frozen tofu
Tofu that has been frozen, then thawed and pressed to remove water, resulting in a spongy texture. Often used in simmered dishes.
凍み豆腐は煮物にすると味がよくしみる。
Frozen tofu absorbs flavors well when simmered.
乾物の凍み豆腐は水で戻してから使う。
Dried frozen tofu is rehydrated in water before use.
Search-only kana-kanji mixed form.
Another name for freeze-dried tofu, often used in Kansai region; essentially the same product as 凍み豆腐.
Compound of 凍み (shimi, 'freezing') + 豆腐 (tōfu, 'tofu'). The reading こおりどうふ uses 凍り (kōri, 'freezing').