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Tofu is made from soy bean; it is the main source of protein in the vegetarian diet as a much healthier substitute to meat. Tofu is literally translated into English as bean curd. There are many types of tofu and its byproducts; the more common ones being soft tofu which is smooth and fragile, firm tofu that is more solid in texture with less moisture, pressed tofu (or taukwa) which is even harder in texture, deep fried tofu (or taupok), and bean curd sheet. Tofu is also processed into preserved or fermented tofu, stinky tofu, and many other forms. Each type of tofu has its distinct feature in the culinary art e.g. soft tofu is ideal for steaming while firm tofu excellent as julienne or cubes for frying, and deep fried tofu as common ingredient in noodles soup dish. Experiment and explore your way to endless ways of tofu delicacies!

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