Make a Stir Fry

Stir-frying leftover tofu is one of the simplest methods to use it up. You simply throw any tofu you have left in a pan with loads of veggies, herbs, and sauce, and you'll have a quick and nutritious supper in no time. Extra-firm tofu, as compared to soft or silky tofu, contains the least amount of moisture, making it great for stir-frying. When stir-fried, this type of tofu will have a crisp texture and a gorgeous golden hue. Even with extra firm tofu, it's best to press it first and get rid of as much of the liquid as possible because the lesser the moisture, the crisper your tofu will be.

The Minimalist Baker suggests adding one more step to your stir-fried tofu cooking if you want it to have even more flavor. Dry the tofu first, then bake it at a high temperature, remove it, and let it dry some more before stir-frying it. When these processes are added before stir-frying, the tofu becomes more porous, allowing it to absorb more sauce. This is the secret to giving tofu more flavor and a firmer, meat-like texture.