Tofu, also known as soybean curd, is a soft, cheese like food made by curdling fresh hot soy-milk with a coagulant. The curds can be produced by acidic foods like lemon juice or vinegar. Tofu a substitute for cheese can be traditionally made by using a curdling agent nigari (a compound found in natural ocean water, calcium sulfate a naturally occurring mineral.
Japanese tofu – both momen and kinu-goshi – is softer and smoother than firm and silken tofu found in different parts of the world. You can make your tofu attractive with nutrients and vitamins. Use some herbs, vegetables and spices (be creative and use soy or papaya sauce) to do so.
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