Instructions: Freezing tofu changes it utterly. It can be defrosted slowly at room temperature or covered with boiling water for a quick thaw. The whey, which crystallizes into ice when the tofu is frozen, melts away during the defrosting process, leaving a spongy matrix of solid tofu. Defrosted tofu has a chewy, meatlike texture that absorbs marinades and flavorings easily and is great for dishes like chili and tacos. Try it on the grill, after soaking it in your favorite marinade.

One-half cup (4 Ounces) of extra-firm tofu contains the following: 86

(The nutritional content of tofu will vary slightly depending on what Strain of soybean was used and what method was used to process it.)

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.