How to Use Silken Tofu (Plus 13 Recipes to Try) (2024)

FAQs

Does silken tofu need to be cooked? ›

Soft and silken tofu are ready to go right out of the package (though, technically, any tofu can be eaten raw). Drain off the excess water, and eat up! Draining/Blotting: For block tofu, I like to slit the package and drain out the packing water.

Frying silken tofu adds a golden crispy exterior while maintaining its soft and silky interior. This cooking method enhances the tofu's flavor and gives it a delightful texture. It also allows you to create a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to tofu nuggets or even crispy tofu sandwiches.

Add a few simple ingredients to a blender, blend, and serve. It's simple yet satisfying and delicious! Silken Tofu: The base of this creamy vegan pasta sauce is silken tofu. When silken tofu is blended, it becomes silky and smooth and makes the perfect protein-packed pasta sauce.

How long can i keep mori-nu silken tofu after opening the box? Refrigerate any unused portions promptly in an airtight container and use within 2-3 days maximum. You should not cover Mori-Nu Silken Tofu with water. As a source of protein, tofu is highly perishable once removed from the airtight package.

How to safely eat raw tofu. While tofu comes in a variety of textures — silken, firm, and extra firm — technically any of them can be eaten raw. Before enjoying raw tofu, drain off any excess liquid from the packaging. It's also important to store tofu properly to prevent germs from growing on any unused portions.

Tofu Nutrition

For relatively similar serving sizes, the nutrition differences between silken and firm tofu are pretty big. Silken tofu contains only about half the calories and fat, while firm tofu contains over twice the protein. The reason for this is water content.

PREPARING YOUR SILKEN/SOFT TOFU

You can run your tofu through some water to wash out any sliminess. If your tofu is a bit slimy to the touch, continue to rinse this through water and carefully rub with your hands.Do note that your tofu shouldn't have any sour/off-putting smell after washing.

Wrap the block of tofu in a clean tea towel then put it on a large plate with a lip. Put something heavy such as a frying pan on top, weight it down further with cans and jars, and leave for 30 mins. The tofu will be about two-thirds its original thickness, and up to 100ml water will have been removed.

Just be sure to get the oil nice and hot before adding the tofu; this will prevent the tofu from excessively sticking to the pan and help develop a nicely crisp sear! A simple Chinese-style dish featuring pan-seared silken tofu served with a garlic scallion soy sauce. Light, creamy, and savory.

Blended up, silken tofu makes a suitable substitute for dairy in many vegan dessert recipes, keeping sweets lower in fat and calories with little loss of flavor. Silken tofu in an aseptic container has a shelf life of up to a year, unopened.

Why does my silken tofu taste sour? ›

Tofu that has gone bad also tends to be slimy and have a sour or rotten odor – fresh tofu has no odor. If you find any of these signs of spoilage, toss the tofu. Bottom Line: Even though tofu is a plant-based food, it can still spoil and should be handled with care.

Tofu can be eaten raw, and so cooking it is completely optional and is mostly done for texture or to bind the sauce to the tofu. You can pan-sear the sides and add it to a colorful stir-fry or deep-fry it and coat it in a savory and sweet sauce.

You can freeze any kind of tofu; anything from silken all the way to extra firm, depending on the texture you want at the end. The soft tofu will remain soft, and the firm tofu will remain firm, but everything will be a little firmer and less fragile than it originally was.

For the best texture, press the tofu using a tofu press or cast-iron skillet for 20 to 30 minutes. If you're short on time, just drain the tofu and gently press it in a kitchen towel or paper towels over the sink. The tofu won't be as firm this way, but it will still be delicious!

Pressing won't work with any type of silken tofu as silken tofu is too soft and the process will crush it completely. Silken tofu is best used in dishes where it is lightly cooked or blended, like in our vegan mayonnaise.

Unless you have unopened tofu stored in its original packaging, you should add fresh water to whichever container you use to store the tofu. This is only necessary for storing tofu in the refrigerator, not in the freezer. Add enough water to cover the tofu to keep it moist until you plan to use it in a few days.