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A white curd made from cooked soybeans, Tofu is very high in protein.
Regular tofu comes in water packed tubs in the refrigerated section of
the grocery store. The water should be changed daily until it is used.
Silken tofu comes vacuum packed in boxes and needs no refrigeration (or
maintenance) till opened. Tofu comes in varying degrees of firmness which
are listed on the box. While it has little flavor on its own, tofu is
like a sponge for absorbing the flavors of foods cooked with it. It can
also be marinated. Tofu can also be frozen, which will change it's consistency
to be chewy and sponge-like. This can be very useful in certain dishes.
Tofu is often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian cooking and it is
an extremely versatile ingredient.
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