If you‘re not sure which tofu to buy, a firm block tofu will get you through the most delicious recipe .Firm tofu holds up quite well to frying and stuffing.
Best Uses: Battered/crusted, baked, boiled, pan-fried, stir-fried, deep-fried, glazed.
Soft tofu is pressed for the least amount of time of all the block tofus. it works equally well in savory dishes. Because it has a high water content, soft tofu can be battering and deep-frying to make wonderfully tender nuggets of soybean bliss.
Best Uses: Raw, puréed, boiled, or battered/deep-fried.
Silken tofu is undrained and unsqueezed tofu. It has the highest water content among all kinds of tofu and is made by coagulating soy milk without curdling it. Soft and silken tofu are ready to go right out of the package. Pretty straight forward, Drain off the excess water, and eat up!
Best Uses: Raw, puréed, boiled.
Egg tofu is special tofu made from water, eggs, and soy milk. It has a creamy yellow color that is brighter than the typical off-white brick tofu thanks to the egg yolks that egg tofu is made from. Egg tofu is highly prized because of its rich flavor thanks to the eggs, fragrant like scrambled eggs when pan fried. It needs less preparation than silk tofu, and it is sturdier than silken tofu.
Best Uses: boiled, baked, pan-fried, or battered/deep-fried.
The ultra-dense block is stained a deep brown with spices seasoning and it's baked and compacted into tight cubes. On its own, dried tofu has a chewy texture and plays well with any ingredients. Chop it up, toss it into a noodle,soup or stew dish,and enjoy!
Best Uses: Any dish in which you want a chewy texture!
Dried Tofu is a traditional food.Over 75% of tofu fat is unsaturated fatty acids and does not contain cholesterol. which is fragrant and chewy. It is known as “vegetable ham”. And it can be stored for a longer time. It is a gourmet in every major Chinese cuisine.
Dried tofu contains a large amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, rich in nutrients, ,and other minerals needed by the human body.
Wenzhou soft dried tofu does not squeeze out too much water, and the taste is relatively fresh and tender dried tofu. Low fat, low saturated fat, cholesterol free, and sodium free. Quick cooking and a good source of high quality vegetable protein. Its tender texture makes it highly absorbable when cooked with other foods.
Best Uses: Great in soups, stews, chili, vegetable and bean dishes, and with vegetables.
Our restaurant tofu is made exclusively and uniquely. Its water content is between tofu and dried tofu.This tofu is naturally gluten-free and makes it a popular and healthy meat alternative for vegan and vegetarian consumers.
Featuring an extra firm texture, this tofu holds its shape well when being cooked, making it a great choice for pan-frying, stir-frying, deep-frying, or baking.