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Blanched tofu is ideal for recipes that call for extra firm tofu. "If you are making desserts or smoothies, soft or silken tofu works best and no blanching or pressing is required," Tsai says.

Blanched tofu is ideal for recipes that call for extra firm tofu. "If you are making desserts or smoothies, soft or silken tofu works best and no blanching or pressing is required," Tsai says.