boiled tofu; hot tofu
A simple Japanese dish of tofu simmered in kombu dashi and eaten with dipping sauce.
寒い夜は湯豆腐が食べたくなる。
On cold nights I crave boiled tofu.
湯豆腐はポン酢で食べるのが好きだ。
I like to eat boiled tofu with ponzu sauce.
Compound of 湯 (hot water) and 豆腐 (tofu). The exact origin of the dish is uncertain, but it is a traditional home-style preparation.