Extra-Firm Tofu

Extra-Firm Tofu is a coagulated soy-bean product.

To make it, soy milk with a coagulant is poured into a vessel or mould. A cotton cloth is placed over top. When the bean cured has solidified, a weight is pressed on top to force some water out.

Owing to its lower water content, extra-firm tofu is more solid than any tofus labelled firm, medium-firm, soft, etc. When sliced, it almost appears to have a “grain” to its texture inside. It retains its shape better when cut and tossed about in cooking.

Cooking Tips

If you want to cube tofu for frying, this extra-firm tofu — or firm — is the kind to use.

Unless you have a recipe to follow that directs otherwise, marinate the cubes for an hour or so before cooking in a blend of soy sauce, flavoured vinegars, oyster sauce, etc. Then bake or fry sprayed with cooking spray, or in oil.

Nutrition

Extra-firm tofu will be slightly higher in calories (and fat) than other tofus because per gram, you’re actually getting more tofu and less water.

Nutrition Facts Per 85 g / 3 oz. Sunrise brand
		Amount
Calories		130
Fat		8 g
Saturated		1.5 g
Trans		0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg
Carbohydrate		2 g
Fibre		0 g
Sugars		0 g
Protein		13 g

Storage Hints

Firm tofu freezes better than soft or silken tofus. You can freeze for up to 3 months.