What Is Bean curd and How Can I Use It?

If bean curd has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 55 recipes to try it in.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (225g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 339Calories from Fat 164

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.2g 28%

Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 45mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 15.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 3.6

Protein 28.1g

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 42% • Iron 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Food group

Bean curd is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does bean curd weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup	225 grams

Legumes and Legume Products

Beans 235 Beans with pork, canned 45 Beans, dried 19 Black beans 445 Black beans, dried 29 Great northern beans 58 Kidney beans, canned 132 Red kidney beans 519 Red beans 47 Navy beans, dried 26

In Chinese:	豆腐
British (UK) term:	Bean curd
en français:	tofu
en español:	cuajada de frijol

Recipes using bean curd

There are 55 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Vegetarian Pot Stickers

Vegetarian pot stickers stuffed with shiitake, napa cabbage, spinach, and tofu, then pan-fried crisp on the bottom and steamed tender on top. A healthy, customizable take on classic Chinese dumplings.

Mom's Hot & Sour Soup

Mom's hot and sour soup combines silken tofu, bamboo shoots, shredded pork, white vinegar heat, and a swirled egg ribbon in a sesame-finished Chinese broth. Ready in 30 minutes start to finish.

Boneless Chilly chicken

Chilly Chicken is ready and you can serve , if you need spicy chilly chicken, you can add cayenne pepper instead of kashmiri chilli power.

Bean Curd with Pineapple

Sweet-savory stir-fried tofu marinated in pineapple syrup, soy sauce, and dry sherry, then wok-tossed with crunchy bean sprouts. Vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.

Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce

Pork shoulder stir-fried with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a spicy peanut sauce with dark soy, sesame oil, and dried chiles, served over steamed bean curd and preserved radish.

Red Cooked Bean Curd.

Red cooked bean curd marinated in soy sauce, sherry, five spice, and brown sugar, then wok-cooked until the liquid absorbs into the tofu. A classic Chinese braising technique that gives tofu deep, savory-sweet flavor.

Sauteed Rice Noodles

Sauteed rice noodles in the Thai pad thai style with shrimp, bean curd, pickled turnip, egg, bean sprouts, ground peanuts and fresh chili. Tangy, savory, and finished with lemon.

Cod in Spicy Sauce

Cod in spicy sauce is a Sichuan-leaning wok dish: egg-white-and-cornstarch coated cod fried crisp, then simmered with ground beef, silken tofu, rice wine, soy, and chili in a glossy stock.

Crispy Bean Curd Cubes with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Crispy deep-fried bean curd cubes with a spicy peanut dipping sauce made with roasted peanuts, rice vinegar, cilantro, and chile oil. A quick vegetarian appetizer.

Ken's Hot-And-Sour Soup

Homemade hot and sour soup with shredded pork, tofu, dried Chinese mushrooms, bean thread noodles, and egg ribbons in a tangy, peppery broth.

Fried Beancurd with Sweet Nut Sauce (Tao Hou Tod)

Fried Beancurd with Sweet Nut Sauce (Tao Hou Tod) recipe

Stir-Fried Bean Curd with Ground Pork & Oysters

Stir-fried bean curd with five-spice ground pork in a glossy oyster sauce with garlic, ginger, scallions, and chili. A classic Chinese wok dish ready in 30 minutes.

Wined Fish Chunks in Broth

Chinese-style wine-marinated mackerel in chicken broth with napa cabbage, tofu, and ginger. Delicate fish chunks poached in a fragrant, clean-tasting soup.

Silky Bean Curd Soup with Greens

Silky tofu and spinach miso soup simmers silken bean curd and tender greens in a savory miso-soy broth, finished with toasted sesame and chili. Ready in 20 minutes, naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Marty Feins' Hot Sour Soup

Hot and sour soup with shredded pork, chicken, tofu, cloud ears, and golden needles in a rice vinegar broth thickened with cornstarch and finished with egg ribbons.

Watercress Salad with Bean Cheese Dressing

Watercress salad with a Chinese-style bean curd cheese and tahini dressing. Blanched watercress tossed in a creamy, savory fermented bean curd dressing with chili flakes and lemon.

Pressed Bean Curd Soup

Pressed bean curd soup with pan-fried tofu, green peas, tomatoes, corn, and a savory broth of soy sauce, dry sherry, and sesame oil. A hearty vegetarian Chinese soup.

Stuffed Bean Curd with Peas & Mushrooms

Chinese stuffed tofu pockets filled with seasoned ground pork, deep-fried until crusty, then simmered in chicken broth with dried mushrooms and fresh peas.

Stuffed Bean Curd with Peas

Deep-fried tofu stuffed with seasoned ground pork, then simmered in chicken broth with mushrooms and green peas. A classic Chinese clay pot dish with crispy, meaty filling.

Fried Beancurd with Sweet Nut Sauce

Thai fried tofu triangles with a sweet-sour peanut dipping sauce made from vinegar, sugar, chili powder, and ground roasted peanuts. A crispy vegetarian appetizer.

Bean Curd with Chinese Parsley

Wok-fried tofu with hot banana peppers, sweet red bell pepper, soy sauce, and a generous shower of fresh cilantro. A minimalist Chinese stir-fry that's fast and bright.

Authentic Hot & Sour Soup

Authentic hot and sour soup with shredded pork, wood ear mushrooms, seaweed, and bean curd in a tangy black-pepper-and-vinegar broth. The Sichuan-style takeout classic, made from scratch.

Mandarin Soup

Mandarin soup simmers pork, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bean curd in chicken broth with a silky egg ribbon finish. Classic Chinese soup for cold nights.

Stir-Fried Bean Curd with Green Beans in Hot Sauce

Crispy tofu and tender-crisp green beans tossed in a spicy hoisin chili sauce. This 30-minute Chinese vegetarian stir-fry is packed with savory heat and works beautifully over steamed rice.