Tofu Avocado Salad: 10 Min Recipe! - The Woks of Life (2024)

FAQs

Can I boil tofu for 5 minutes? ›

Carefully lower the block of tofu into a pot of gently boiling water — you need just enough to cover the tofu by an inch or so. Reduce the heat to low and poach the tofu for at least 5 minutes (although you can allow it to sit in the hot water to keep it warm until ready to serve).

Choose silken or soft tofu as they will be easiest to blend into a puree, and they can be taken out of the package and used as is, with no need to cook, as long as they are pasteurized. Blend the silken or soft tofu in a blender or food processor, and then offer it to your baby on a pre-loaded spoon.

It may seem counterintuitive to add water to something you're trying to dry out, but boiling water will actually cause the tofu to squeeze out more moisture, bringing it to the surface and making it easier to blot off, while the salt gently seasons the slices.

This salt water soak may seem counterintuitive but it actually helps draw the moisture out of the tofu.

Generally speaking, raw tofu means tofu that hasn't been cooked since it was pressed and packaged. You can eat raw tofu straight from the pack if you like, but you'll probably want to drain off some of the excess water first, as it can be messy, and it doesn't really add anything to the experience.

How to safely eat raw tofu. While tofu comes in a variety of textures — silken, firm, and extra firm — technically any of them can be eaten raw. Before enjoying raw tofu, drain off any excess liquid from the packaging. It's also important to store tofu properly to prevent germs from growing on any unused portions.

Tofu can be eaten raw, and so cooking it is completely optional and is mostly done for texture or to bind the sauce to the tofu. You can pan-sear the sides and add it to a colorful stir-fry or deep-fry it and coat it in a savory and sweet sauce.

If you're boiling the tofu on the hob, 5-10 minutes will suffice. The longer you simmer, the more seasoned your tofu will be. If you're pouring boiling water over tofu, without an additional heat source, leave it for 15-20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the tofu to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (otherwise it'll steam). Cook the tofu until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Absolutely! Boiling tofu in plain water is fine, but adding flavor to the water can enhance the taste of the tofu. You can try adding ingredients like soy sauce, vegetable broth, ginger, garlic, or spices to the boiling water for added flavor. This allows the tofu to absorb those flavors as it cooks.

How long does boiled tofu last? ›

In general, opened, uncooked tofu is good for up to five days when stored correctly. As for cooked tofu (including tofu integrated into dishes), you'll have four to five days to eat it when it's stored in an airtight container in the fridge.