also: ふーるー · ふうるう
noun
fermented tofu; furu
A Chinese condiment made from tofu fermented in brine; often used as a seasoning or side dish. Also known as 豆腐乳.
See also: 豆腐乳
腐乳は中華料理でよく使われる発酵食品です。
Fermented tofu is a fermented food often used in Chinese cuisine.
この店ではフールーを使った炒め物が人気です。
Stir-fried dishes using fermented tofu are popular at this restaurant.
Katakana spelling reflecting the Chinese-derived pronunciation; common in culinary contexts.
Alternate katakana rendering; less common than フールー.
Synonym for fermented tofu; 腐乳 is a shorter form, while 豆腐乳 explicitly includes 豆腐 (tofu).
From Chinese 腐乳 (fǔrǔ), literally 'fermented milk/tofu'. The readings フールー and フウルウ are direct borrowings of the Chinese pronunciation.