silken tofu question

[Guest guest]

I have been trying to branch out and try some dairy substitutes and I

deceided to try silken tofu. I have very limited experience with

it...well, I actually used it for the first time last night. I think

I always assumed it was just one step down from soft in the the tofu

varieties. But when I was out buying it yesterday, I noticed that

there were several varieties of silken tofu itself; i think i saw one

just labelled " silken " , one labeled " extra firm silken " , and another

labeled " firm silken " . I think I got just the regular silken to use a

a replacement for ricotta in a casserole. Can someone tell me what

the difference is between the different types and what makes silken

tofu in general different from regular tofu, other than, obviously,

the texture/consistency. Thanks!

 

~Rachael

[Guest guest]

We use the Mori-Nu Silken Tofu. It can be used in any recipe that calls for

tofu. It is not packed in water and can sit on your shelf until it is opened,

which we love.

Mori-Nu Silken Tofu is available in three textures: Soft, Firm and Extra Firm.

Made directly inside a patented, hermetically sealed package, this special

sealing method locks out all factors that lead to spoilage. It is aseptic

packed. Mori-Nu's consistent quality and just-made taste are guaranteed for 10

months without preservatives or irradiation and requires no refrigeration until

opened. This Tofu is ready-to-use! Once opened, unused Tofu should be stored

submerged in water in an airtight container and refrigerated. Change water daily

and use within a week. Tofu can also be frozen up to five months

 

.. Depending on the recipe you are using it for, you will choose which texture

to use.

 

Here are some recipes for it and they specify which one to degree of firmness to

use.

 

 

http://www.morinu.com/recipes/categories/index.cfm?fuseaction=categories

 

 

http://www.solae.com/soyproteinrecipes/recipes/morinuhawaiiansmoothie.jsp

 

http://search.allrecipes.com/recipe/quick.aspx?q1=tofu & qwt=2 & siteid=52 & srt=1

Don't miss that there are several pages of tofu recipes here that you can flip

page thru.\

 

 

A friend of ours is in Japan, and he says that those folks are hardly ever

sick especially with lots of the things the western diet causes. He says

that tofu there comes in all kinds of flavors and is available everywhere.

He says tofu is a staple of life there and most all drink green tea.

 

 

Judy

 

 

Enjoy,

Judy