Tofu is a food rich in various vitamins, isoflavones, unsaturated fatty acids, and fiber. While tofu is highly versatile, many people are not well aware of how to store it properly. Learn how to select good tofu and how to store it.

 

◇ Not broken

 

It is better if the edges of the tofu are not broken.

 

The brine used to soak the tofu must also be cool and clean to ensure fresh tofu. If the color is cloudy, there are bubbles, or the water becomes murky when shaken, it is best not to purchase it.

Freshness decreases after a few days, but if you boil the tofu in boiling water with salt once, the smell will disappear.

Soak in water with a spoonful of salt and store in the refrigerator

 

If you need to store opened tofu for a long time, it is better to keep it submerged in water in the refrigerator. At this time, sprinkling a spoonful of salt can help maintain its fresh taste for a longer period. However, it is advisable to change the water about once a day. Removing excess moisture, wrapping it in plastic wrap, and freezing it in the freezer is also an option. When tofu is frozen, the moisture escapes, but nutrients like protein become concentrated, increasing the protein content per gram by nearly six times. When using frozen tofu in cooking, it can be thawed at room temperature or heated in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes before cooking.

 

You don't have to wash and eat it if you don't want to.

 

Meanwhile, some people feel uneasy about whether preservatives or preservatives are contained in the water inside the packaged tofu and rinse it before eating. However, the water inside the packaged tofu is drinking water. Since it is clean water, consuming it poses no problem to the human body. The water used for product protection is added as a filling water to prevent the tofu from breaking or being damaged during distribution or sale. Unless the manufacturer explicitly states that "the tofu should be washed before eating," there is no need to wash and eat it. The water appears yellowish because nutrients such as proteins inside the tofu have leached out.

 

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They said I didn't have to wash it unnecessarily.

Just eat it, and the remaining tofu is

 

Be sure to store it in salt water.

I can easily manage for about 4-5 days.

 

When making a small portion of soybean paste stew

Remaining tofu stored in salt water.