Tofu

Tofu or bean curd is a food made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is part of East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and others. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way. Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish. 

Major Nutrients Found In Tofu

Storing/Selecting

When selecting tofu you’ll have a choice between firm and softer varieties and you should always watch the expiration date before purchasing to be sure that you have the longest shelf-life time available.

Tofu can be frozen if you don’t plan to use it in the near future and once it is opened, tofu should be rinsed and kept in a container covered with water.

For best taste, use within one week from opening.

Eat It With:

Tofu can be eaten in a number of different ways such as scrambled, stir-fried, or added into soups or processed in a blender and made into a breakfast or dessert type of dish.

Burn Off Tofu

To burn off the number of calories in a serving of tofu you would have to do:

• 30 minutes water volleyball
• 27 minutes mowing the lawn
• 32 minutes billiards