2006-11-30 10:15:08 · 12 answers · asked by sliceteri 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
They are both great, but for different reasons. Silky or soft is good for baking, dips and smoothies while firm can be used for just about anything. It really all depends on what you need it for. I usually buy the firm or extra firm when tofu is on sale, because you can always crumble it if you need to but I find it to be the most versatile to begin with.
2006-11-30 10:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by lunachick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For savory dishes forget about silky Tofu. I would definitely say use silky only in desserts and smoothies.
Many people I know where turned off by tofu because they were served silky Tofu in stir fry in Asian restaurant...
2006-11-30 18:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lonelyplanet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you will be doing with it. If you are going to add it to some kind of soup, a lot of the times, silky and soft will work well. However, if you are going to stir fry or pan fry it or put it in stew of some sort, soft/silky will fall apart. You'll have to use firm.
2006-11-30 18:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you're using it for. Firm tofu is good for stir fry or soup additive. Silky tofu is good for making smoothies or desserts.
"Chinese tofu: spongy and flavor-absorbing.
Chinese style tofu (firm tofu) is perfect for any dish where the tofu is going to be handled a lot. Its spongy texture and consistency also make it perfect for absorbing sauces and flavors.
Japanese tofu: best for baking.
Japanese style (silken tofu) tofu is best suited for desserts, baking, puddings, or anywhere where you need a custard-like consistency. "
2006-11-30 18:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by octolush 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it really depends on what you use it for.
I use firm tofu a lot more. It's good for stirfry, scrambled tofu, sushi, sandwhiches, lasagne, curries & things like that.
Silken tofu is good for a lot of desserts like tofu mousse, chocolate pies, tofu icecream, "cheese"cakes, and so on.
2006-12-01 00:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by eauxquet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you're going to use it for. Silky is better for deserts like cakes and shakes, while firm is better for frying, grilling, or baking.
2006-11-30 19:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by Haruhi_Host_16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like both. Firm, if I'm cooking with it. Silky is good if I'm making smoothies.
2006-11-30 18:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by Bacnmia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firm is pretty good.
2006-11-30 19:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by Zoey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just hearing the word "tofu" just made me puke a little bit in my mouth
2006-11-30 18:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you're going to use it for. There are different types for different uses.
2006-11-30 20:02:21 · answer #10 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋