A question about tofu...?

Question

Does the firmness of tofu have anything to do with how it cooks? Does the firmer tofu cook better?

Answer 1

Hi  DOT!!

I don't think so, but most recipes usually reccomend Extra-Firm tofu.

Answer 2

use chicken it taste better

Answer 3

Soft tofu works good for making stuff like smoothies and puddings and pudding pies...etc. Firm tofu is good for say stir fry.

Answer 4

It will depend on the recipe. Firm tofu is easier to work with but soft tofu has a better texture.

For stir fries or deep frying, I prefer firm tofu cos it will hold its shape

I prefer soft tofu added a the last minute on soups and stews because it becomes even more velvety in a liquid/sauce. But soft Japanese tofu with pankuo batter then deep fried is good too.  

Answer 5

umm im pretty sure it doesn't matter...

Answer 6

It depends on what you're making. Firm tofu tends to stay together when you stir fry it. Soft tofu is great for a thickening ingredient or as a spread. For example you can make chocolate pudding by just sticking tofu and melted chocolate in a food processor, you can thicken a soup with soft tofu, or mix it with seasonings and use it instead of mayo.

Answer 7

I prefer the refrigerated firm tofu for grilling or frying. The non-refrigerated firm will still crumble a little when cooking with it. And as previous posters said, the soft tofu is really for smoothies and puddings.

Answer 8

Well there is a difference between firm and silken, I am pretty sure you know that already, but other than that sometimes firmer tofu cooks differently, as some recipes state.

Answer 9

not really, but if your cooking it i definatly recomend the firmer tofu it works alot better