Cubed tofu on a wooden cutting board next to whole soybeans - Kritchai7752/Shutterstock Whether you eat an exclusively plant-based diet or just like to incorporate ...

When it's dried, tender tofu skin (doufu pi in Mandarin, yuba in Japanese) becomes earthy and chewy. It's sold in many shapes and is hardy enough to withstand braises, bold sauces, and stir-fries.

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"Different types of tofu have different textures, so they're not interchangeable," says Nisha Vora, New York Times bestselling author of " Big Vegan Flavor." "For instance, extra firm tofu and firm ...

Once relegated to the ethnic fringe, tofu has moved solidly into the mainstream. After years of populating mostly Asian markets and natural foods stores, tofu now is a staple of major grocers. And ...