Technique changeContext
match tofu type to cooking method — silken or soft tofu for creamy blends, smoothies, desserts, and sauces; firm or extra-firm tofu for stir-fries, grilling, baking, and crumbling; medium-firm tofu for soups and braises where it needs to hold shape without being too dense
- When
- recipe uses tofu but the tofu type does not match the cooking method
- Compensation
- always press extra-firm and firm tofu for 20-30 minutes before pan-frying or grilling to improve browning and texture; do not press silken tofu as it will fall apart
- Caution
- silken tofu is smooth and custard-like — it is not interchangeable with firm tofu for most cooking methods
