1. Draining Water

After taking Tofu out of the container, wrap it in paper towels to remove excess water. Although we recommend that excess water be removed before cooking, some recipes do not require this step. Please refer to your particular recipe for directions.

2. Storage

Store the unused portion of Tofu in water inside an airtight container. It is recommended that the water be changed daily. Unused Tofu must be refrigerated. Freezing Tofu is an option, but be advised that the texture of Tofu will change and become spongy. Also, frozen Tofu can absorb marinades or other liquids more quickly. To use frozen Tofu, simply let it defrost and squeeze out any excess liquid.

3. Selecting The Right Firmness

House Premium Tofu comes in five levels of firmness depending on its water content: Extra Soft, Soft, Medium Firm, Firm, and Extra Firm. Extra Soft Tofu and Soft Tofu are great for dips, salad dressings, sauces, smoothies, and desserts. Medium Firm Tofu works well in casseroles, soups, and salads. Use Firm and Extra Firm Tofu for crumbling, steaks, stir-frying, and deep-frying. These are the basic guidelines, but feel free to switch around the firmness of Tofu according to your personal preference.

4. What Tofu Can Substitute For

Tofu is incredibly versatile and can be a substitute for various foods. Try these tips:

• Crumbled Firm or Extra Firm Tofu as a substitute for meat in pasta sauces, chili, tacos, wraps, meatloaf, and hamburgers.
• Pureed Soft Tofu can make creamy dressings, such as ranch dressing and mayonnaise. It is also a good substitute for eggs, milk, sour cream, and heavy cream.
• Substitute Firm Tofu for ricotta, cottage, or cream cheese.
• Soft Tofu works well in many dessert recipes, such as cheesecake, pies, and pudding as a replacement for milk, cheese, cream, or eggs.

5. Tofu Shirataki Preparation

Drain excess water from the noodles and rinse thoroughly. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes or microwave for 1 minute to reduce the authentic aroma. Dry very well and use as you would regular cooked noodles. Tofu Shirataki noodles need to be refrigerated and cannot be frozen.