Simply put, it is soyabean curd. Tofu is to soy milk as cottage cheese is to cow's milk. In Chinese restaurants, you may have been it listed on the menu simply as 'bean curd' . The resulting product is a highly nutritious and versatile food, suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and those who simply want to reap the benefits of including more soy products in their diets. Its neutral flavor adapts easily to any kind of recipe, from the most savory entress to the most decadent desserts.