Tofu
Also known as soybean curd, tofu is a soft cheese-like food made by curdling fresh hot soy milk with a coagulant (nigari or calcium sulfate). Tofu is a dietary staple in Asian cookery specially Chinese, Japanese, and Thai. There are generally three kinds or types of tofu: firm, soft, and silken. The one pictured here is firm Tofu. It’s perfect for stir fries as it holds it shape during cooking. Tofu is high in protein and is therefore perfect for vegetarians.
Tofu also comes dried as shown below. To use, one has to soak it in water before use.
Published 17 October 06 · Up Next: Cumin Powder & Seeds · Previously: Plastic Food Anyone?
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