tofuin
Tofuin is a culinary term used to describe a process and product in which tofu is infused with flavors, textures, or added ingredients to create a more complex tofu-based item. The term is not standardized and its exact meaning varies among chefs and producers, appearing in different fusion and contemporary cooking contexts.
The word appears to be a neologism derived from tofu and the idea of infusion or immersion.
Common methods involve applying flavor through soaking or marinating firm or extra-firm tofu in flavored brines,
Variants range from lightly seasoned cubes suitable for salads to dense blocks intended for grilling, braising,
Nutritionally, tofuin generally retains the high protein and low saturated-fat profile of tofu, but the flavoring