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What is tofu exactly?
Made from soybeans, tofu is also known as bean curd.
How is tofu made?
Tofu is made from soybeans that are ground in water, heated, and coagulated with minerals like calcium or magnesium salt. The curds are then pressed into a block, which is then sold as tofu.
What are tofus origins?
Like many soya foods, tofu originated in China. Legend has it that it was discovered about 2000 years ago by a Chinese cook who accidentally curdled soy milk when he added nigari seaweed.
What is the best tofu?
Silken: Good for making smoothies, sauces and salad dressings, and as an egg substitute in baking. Soft: Good for soups and for battering and frying.
Is tofu a kind of cheese?
It makes perfect sense why tofu is often called bean curd since it's made by curdling soy milk (from soybeans) and then pressing the resulting curds into soft, white blocks. The process of making tofu is relatively similar to the way that cheese is made from milk.
Can I eat tofu raw?
Raw tofu can be eaten right off the packaging. Regardless of the type of tofu, you can just eat the tofu.

Question: What are common ways to cook it?
Self-contained rewrite: What are common ways to cook tofu?