The Ultimate Guide To Cooking With Tofu
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Anaika Sohal
Jun 01, 2025
If you know the top has varieties like silken, soft, firm, and extra firm, and each is different for various dishes.
Before marinades press tofu to remove excess water so that it is firm and holds shape during cooking.
It's like a sponge, soak it in soy sauce, garlic or spice blends to infuse it with flavor before cooking it.
This is extremely versatile as it can be cooked in savory and sweet dishes as well. It can be baked, pan fried, grilled, scrambled or even blended.
To have extra crunchiness coat the tofu in cornstarch before frying or baking.
Try the tofu in various dishes. It can be in Indian curries, thir stir fries or Japanese miso soup.
Always store the tofu in the fridge, it should be submerged in water and then freezed, it will be extra chewier and have meat like texture. Read Next Story
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