Trying to go Green?!

Trying to go Green?

I was at the store today, and noticed a lot of folks buying Tofu. I live in the south and have no idea what it is or how to fix it. I bought a package. No instructions on the package. Can anyone tell me what it is I bought, and how to prepare it? It looks like a small block of cheese.

9 hours ago
Ok looking at the answers. If I can use it as a replacement for meat, can I grill it? I am trying to get away from the stove.

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If you bought tofu firm, you need to squeeze out the water before cooking it. Sandwich the tofu block between two paper towels. Then put something heavy on top of the tofu and leave it there for 20 minutes. Then wipe up the water and replace the papertowels and do it again for another 10 minutes or so. Some people press out the water for an hour but I don't have that kind of time.

Then season like crazy as you are cooking the tofu. Or you can marinade it if you've got the time. Basically tofu is an awesome meat replacement in many asian or mexican dishes. I eat scrambled tofu, tofu fajitas, tofu stir-fry, the list goes on.

In its softer forms, you can use tofu in smoothies, cookie recipes, etc.