How to Keep Tofu Fresh for Up to 3 Weeks

Bought too much tofu and hate to throw it away? Here is the best way to keep tofu for 1 to 3 weeks and still have it as fresh as the day you bought it.

Tofu is cheap yet very nutritious, and it is easy to cook, which is why so many mothers make it for the whole family. But because tofu is so soft, it turns sour and inedible after a few days. If you have ever had to throw away a lot of leftover tofu, read on.

1. Keep it in water in the fridge  

Tofu keeps longer in the cold, so the first tip is to put it in a large bowl of water, cover the bowl tightly and place it in the fridge. This will keep it for about 1 week. Just remember to change the water every day.

2. Freeze it  

This is the way to keep tofu the longest, up to 3 weeks: freeze it in the freezer, just as you would other meats.

Cut the tofu into small, bite-sized pieces, lay them on a sheet of paper in a container and seal it tightly. Then put it in the freezer to freeze.

When you want to cook it, just take the tofu out, thaw it and use it. Simple, isn't it?

Frozen tofu has a firmer, more spongy texture, so many cooks actually prefer it to fresh tofu.