Tofu Ever had tofu fries? They are AWsome
To use a tofu press effectively for best results, first place the block of tofu in the press. Tighten the press gradually to remove excess water from the tofu. Let it sit for about 15-30 minutes, then remove the pressed tofu and use it in your recipe.
I've successfully avoided trying tofu, so far. The master chef is building a bridge tofu.
Soy milk from soybeans is used to make tofu.
There are several quick vegan recipes that mainly use tofu. One of the recipes you can make is tofu patties, easy tofu ravioli, spicy tofu spinach quiche, and lemon pepper baked tofu. There are many vegan recipe sites to choose from or you can purchase books on vegan cooking.
Tofu needs to contain tofu to be tofu. So yes, tofu contains tofu. Tofu is made from soybeans.
Silken tofu is a food, so I'm not entirely sure what you mean by a "food equivalent" for it... If you mean a 'meat equivalent, there is none. And if you mean 'a substitute for' silken tofu, normal tofu will usually work if the recipe is savory. But don't use regular tofu as a replacement for silken in an ice-cream/mousse dessert; in this case there is no replacement for silken tofu.
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It's not necessarily Japanese as it's a staple in may Far Eastern Asian countries.
No. Tofu is a type of bean curd made by pressing together coagulated soy milk in a square mold. Tofu was invented during the Han dynasty in China, although several other countries, like Japan, Korea, and Vietnam quickly integrated it into their diets.
To effectively dry out tofu, press it between paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. You can also use a tofu press or place a heavy object on top of the tofu to help squeeze out the water. Allow the tofu to sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking to achieve a firmer texture.
Tofu needs to be cooked/marinated in a sauce or else it has very little flavor. Fortunately, it absorbs flavors really well. You can also change the texture of tofu (make it more dense and chewy) by freezing a drained block of tofu overnight and then thawing it before use.