Say hello to...frozen tofu.

The other day I brought a tofu salad to an outing with my friends. When they saw the tofu, they were surprised by how it looked and tasted. I wondered how many people don't know about this tofu secret, and how everyone should hear about it! It's easy to make and has a completely different texture from the smooth and silky tofu that you're probably used to. Most people compare this sponge-like texture to meat, and it absorbs flavors much better than the smooth tofu. Simply buy tofu (preferrably firm tofu), drain the water from the container and give the tofu a gentle squeeze to release excess water. Put it in a sealed-tight container and freeze for atleast 24hrs or up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, de-thaw the tofu (preferrably not in the microwave, it'll crumble to pieces). You'll notice water rising in the container as it de-thaws, drain the water. I often cut it into cubes (squeezing the water from each cube) and bake it in the oven with a small amount of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. It tastes great on salads with balsamic and olive oil dressing. Definitely give it a try!