How to Store Silken Tofu
Tofu, a soybean product, is used as a protein substitute in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Tofu has very little flavor of its own, so it is not added to recipes to add flavor, but to add texture and nutrition to the dish. It absorbs the flavors of the food with which it is cooked. Silken tofu is sold in air-tight, sterile packaging that allows it to be stored without refrigeration. It has a creamy texture and is often used in dips, smoothies and other recipes that benefit from its softness. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Put the unused portion of silken tofu in a food storage container. Rinse the tofu under cold, running water. It is not necessary for the water to be completely clear--a slight milkiness is acceptable.
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Add more water to the container until the water is just over the top of the block of tofu. Place the lid on the container and seal tightly.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Rinse and replace the water in the container daily while it is being kept in the refrigerator.
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Store the tofu in the freezer, if you prefer to store it for a longer period. Take it out of the package, re-wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to five months. You don't need to rinse the tofu before freezing it. Let it thaw in the refrigerator when you're ready to use it. Thawed silken tofu loses some of its creaminess, but is still suitable for use in many recipes.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep unopened packages of silken tofu in the pantry; use it by the expiration date stamped on the package.
Frozen tofu turns yellow but returns to its white or cream color once thawed in the refrigerator.
Discard the tofu immediately if it or the water it's in turns pink, brown or another color other than white or cream, or if it shows other signs of mold growth.
References
- Photo Credit tofu image by Silvia Bogdanski from Fotolia.com
