Tofu is a soft, medium, and firm texture source.If you take the proper precautions, this item can be eaten raw.Harder tofu needs to be pressed and can be added to new recipes.Try different kinds of tofu until you find a recipe that works for you.
Step 1: Tofu can be eaten raw.
Silken or soft tofu can be found in your local grocery store.Softer tofu is easier to eat out of the package since it has a more solid consistency.Tofu is cut into cubes or slices and eaten or added to recipes.
Step 2: To get rid of extra water, open the package.
Use a knife or scissors to cut through the tofu package.Put the excess water into a container after lifting up the plastic.Remove the tofu from the package and discard the plastic.The tofu needs to be drained of the water.
Step 3: Remove the tofu from the towel for at least five minutes.
Tofu can be placed on top of a folded towel or paper towel on a table or countertop.Allow some of the excess water to trickle onto the towels by setting a timer for at least five minutes.Silken tofu doesn't need to be wet on a separate surface.
Step 4: Put tofu under a plate and flatten it.
Set a dish on top of the tofu block, then put a tin of canned food on the top.Wait 15 minutes for water to drain and pool onto the plate, which can be dumped into a separate bowl.The tofu press can be purchased online.
Step 5: Tofu blocks can be cut into cubes or slices.
The tofu should be set on a flat surface.Use a sharp knife to cut across the block.Tofu can be cut into cubes if you want it to be bite-sized.If you prefer, you can press and drain tofu after cutting it.
Step 6: Tofu can be left in the water for up to 10 days.
Take a small plastic container and fill it with tap water.Put your tofu under the water and secure the lid.To make sure you know when to throw out tofu, use a piece of masking tape to label it.You don't have to keep tofu refrigerated.
Step 7: Tofu can be added to the smoothie to make it more refreshing.
Pick one or more flavors to use as the base for your beverage.Adding juice or soy milk to thin out your recipes will give your drink a flavor kick.You need at least 12 of a tofu package to make a smoothie.You can make a berry smoothie by adding 0.25 cups (59 mL) of cranberry juice cocktail into a blender, then pouring in silken tofu, 12 cup (105 g), and frozen blueberries.Prepare a strawberry-banana shake with 12 a package of silken tofu, 2 bananas, 1 cup (166 g) of sliced strawberries, a cup of soy milk, and ice cubes.
Step 8: Tofu chunks should be placed on top of soups.
Take a spoon and scoop out some tofu.Put the scoop in the center of the bowl and pour the soup.If you like sweeter tofu dishes, try adding a dash of Agave syrup over the tofu.
Step 9: Cook up a creamy sauce with tofu as the base.
Add some of your favorite sauce ingredients, like garlic, paprika, or different kinds of herbs, to a package of soft, silken tofu and blend it.To give it a creamier consistency, thin out the sauce with milk.Tofu works well in garlic pasta sauces.
Step 10: Silken tofu is the key ingredient in vegan mayonnaise.
Take a package of tofu and blend it into a creamy consistency.Tofu can be made to taste more like traditional mayonnaise by adding vegetable oil, salt, and vinegar.To make sure the mayo tastes good, mix all of the ingredients together.The homemade vegan mayo usually lasts a week.
Step 11: Tofu can be used in a vegan ice cream.
Add 12 ounces of extra firm tofu and 1 cup of plant-based milk into a blender.Once the mixture forms a smooth consistency, pour it into the ice cream machine.If you don't see ice cream in the device, run the machine for 30 minutes.The ice cream tastes great.