What is the texture of tofu?

Not only does all the water need to get out of the tofu so flavor can get in, but pressing the tofu changes its texture dramatically. The tofu goes from soft and spongy to firm and dense. Freezing the tofu before using can make it even more dense and chewy. read more

Introduction: How to Change the Texture of Tofu Many people don't find the texture of tofu appealing, complaining of its watered down texture, slimy texture, mushy texture, but you can change the texture of tofu and dramatically change your eating experience of it, and create really delicious stir fries like this one, after you've changed the texture. read more

6. The Texture is Strange. Grilled Buffalo Tofu Po’ Boy with Apple Slaw. Even if you press the tofu and season it, you still have to cook it correctly and part of that is cutting the tofu into pieces appropriate for the dish. I once went to a restaurant that served a tofu club sandwich where the tofu was a giant block stuck between the slices of bread. read more

So you get a combination of a little crispy mixed with the soft interior. Typically, when you fry tofu it is cut into bite sized pieces and use “firm” tofu (less water content than ‘soft’ tofu). “Agedashi” tofu is a good way to experience fried tofu. read more