also: こおりどうふ
frozen tofu
Tofu that has been frozen, then thawed and pressed to remove water, resulting in a spongy texture. Often used in simmered dishes.
Frozen tofu absorbs flavors well when simmered.
dried bean curd
Freeze-dried tofu; a preserved food made by freezing and drying tofu. Rehydrated before use.
Dried frozen tofu is rehydrated in water before use.
Another name for freeze-dried tofu, often used in Kansai region; essentially the same product as 凍み豆腐.
Most common kanji spelling for the reading しみどうふ.
Common kanji spelling for the reading こおりどうふ.
Abbreviated spelling; can be read as either しみどうふ or こおりどうふ.
Abbreviated spelling; can be read as either しみどうふ or こおりどうふ.
Rare variant using 氷 (ice) instead of 凍 (freeze).
Search-only kana-kanji mixed form.
Compound of 凍み (shimi, 'freezing') + 豆腐 (tōfu, 'tofu'). The reading こおりどうふ uses 凍り (kōri, 'freezing').