What Is Silken tofu and How Can I Use It?

Silken tofu is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 48 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 slice (84g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 46Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.3g 3%

Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 4mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 2.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 1.1

Protein 4.0g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 3% • Iron 4%

* 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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Where found

Silken tofu is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

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

How much does silken tofu weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 slice	84 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:	嫩豆腐
British (UK) term:
en français:	tofu soyeux
en español:	tofu

Recipes using silken tofu

There are 48 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Yummy Pumpkin Biscuits

Vegan pumpkin biscuits use silken tofu and pumpkin puree instead of butter for a tender, whole-wheat morning bake spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. No dairy, no eggs, ready in 25 minutes.

Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Biscuits

Cinnamon-raisin breakfast biscuits use silken tofu in place of butter for a vegan, dairy-free quick bread sweetened with apple juice and maple syrup. Whole wheat, walnut-studded, brushed with syrup glaze.

Cocoa Cookies

Egg-free, dairy-free cocoa cookies made with silken tofu, soy milk, and applesauce. Soft, fudgy, and dusted with powdered sugar. A vegan chocolate cookie that nobody will guess is plant-based. Makes 3 dozen.

Silky Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Vegan pumpkin pie made with silken tofu instead of eggs and cream, sweetened with date sugar and molasses. Silky custard texture with classic Thanksgiving spice.

Hearty Whole Grain Biscuits

Hearty whole grain biscuits use silken tofu and apple juice instead of butter, blended into whole wheat, rye, and wheat germ for a dairy-free, high-fiber breakfast biscuit. Vegan friendly.

Creamy Tomato Onion Soup

Velvety creamy tomato onion soup made with pureed fresh tomatoes, sauteed onions, basil, and silken tofu for a dairy-free, high-fiber bowl. A comforting homemade tomato soup that simmers in under 45 minutes with a silky, rich finish.

Morning Cocoa, Banana & Soy Smoothie

This high protein smoothie have both tofu and soy milk, adding the honey, cocoa powder and freezing banana, the nice flavor wake you up completely in the morning and keep you full of energy the whole morning.

Chocolate Layer Cake No Guilt Low Fat

Chocolate cake without guilty, making a rich chocolate flavor cake, eat it no need to worry about high calories and huge fat, tasty and light, enjoy the cake and relax yourself.

Chocolate Layer Cake No Guilt Low Fat

Chocolate cake without guilty, making a rich chocolate flavor cake, eat it no need to worry about high calories and huge fat, tasty and light, enjoy the cake and relax yourself.

Pineapple Bundt Cake Supreme

Vegan pineapple bundt cake made with silken tofu, applesauce, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, ground almonds, and crushed pineapple. Egg-free and dairy-free.

Amazing Chewy Crispy Apricot Walnut Energy Bars

We can always find different kinds of bars in stores, why not make your own crispy and chewy bars, this is a easy homemade bar, tasty and handy.

Chocolate Silken Tofu Pie

The silken tofu makes the pie taste silkily smooth, and it's loaded with chocolate. The best of all is that this dairy-free pie tastes so creamy, rich, and you can not tell that there is tofu in it.

Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars

Loaded with fruit, protein, grains and nuts. Yummy and chock full of nutrients. Grab n' go power bars.

Light Sabayon

Try this variation of a French sauce as a topping on pancakes.

Mabo Dhofu

Vegetarian mapo tofu (Mabo Dofu) with silken tofu, mushrooms, leeks, and sake in a savory soy-sesame sauce. A quick Japanese-style tofu stir-fry ready in 15 minutes.

Tuna Salad Surprise

This is a perfect combination, there is a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. Very good for heart!

Quick Mix Cookie Bars

Quick mix cookie bars use refrigerated cookie dough as the crust and topping with a creamy tofu-egg filling in between. Five ingredients, one pan, and minimal effort.

Fruity Tofu Cooler

Fruity tofu smoothie blended with white grape juice, silken tofu, and fresh strawberries. A creamy vegan protein boost ready in 10 minutes. Swap in banana, mango, or peach.

Mockamole

Mockamole blends avocado with silken tofu, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley for a lighter, protein-boosted take on guacamole. A 5-minute vegan dip or pita filling.

Cranapple Snack Bars

Cranapple snack bars with fresh cranberries, sliced apples, walnuts, and silken tofu in a honey-sweetened cinnamon batter. A naturally sweetened fruit bar with no refined sugar.

Chocolate Tofu Pudding

Four-ingredient chocolate tofu pudding with silken tofu, dark chocolate chips and a touch of nutmeg. Silky vegan-friendly chocolate dessert ready in minutes.

Breakfast Miso Soup

In Japan, miso soup is a traditional breakfast food–sipped hot, directly from the bowl. It is incredibly simple to prepare and can be put together in roughly the same amount of time it takes to brew a cup of tea. You can transfer the soup to a wide-neck thermos and take it to work for a nourishing mid-morning break as well. Miso has numerous health benefits, but is especially renowned for its probiotics properties, which help balance intestinal flora. It also contains good amounts of vitamin B12.