Have you heard a bad rap against tofu?

From texture to taste, tofu isn’t the popular food in the U.S. that it is in Asia.

Knowing the different varieties of tofu available will expand your cooking options and open your current recipe repertoire to “Tofu Interpretation”.

Tofu can be sold fresh or processed in some way; for example marinated in various oils, herbs or spices. The softest tofu can be used in smoothies and cream sauces, while the firmest types are cut into small chunks and sautéed in all sorts of dishes. With a subtle flavor that does not overpower other ingredients but rather soaks up and enhances their taste, tofu can be used in a range of both sweet and savory dishes.