Silken tofu
Ultra-soft, custard-like tofu with high water content — never pressed or drained like firm tofu. Blends smooth for sauces and desserts rather than being cubed and seared.
Used for
- smoothies
- desserts
- sauces
- soups
In the kitchen
- blend smooth
- spoon gently — it won't hold a cube shape
- simmer in soup
Picking it at the store
- Sold shelf-stable in a box or refrigerated in water — either works, but don't drain it like firm tofu
- Handle gently; it breaks apart if you try to press or squeeze it
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