Tofu tamales

The Tofu tamales Eats: What Is Tofu? Tofu, a protein-rich soy product, is an Asian staple that absorbs the flavor of whatever it is cooked or seasoned with. It adds substance to a dish.

Jess Kapadia is a food writer and editor with a decade of experience specializing in food and dining. Tofu, sometimes called bean curd or soybean curd, is a creamy, high-protein, low-fat soy product typically sold in blocks. Tofu is also high in calcium and iron. Due to its versatility and nutritional value, this staple of Asian cuisines for hundreds of years has more recently become popular in Western vegetarian and vegan cooking. 2 for a two- to four-serving block.