[header] How to select and use tofu [title] Note the main types of tofu. [step] These are soft, firm, silken (soft and firm), and extra-firm. Their uses vary, so choose them according to what you're cooking. 
[title] Choose firm tofu or silken firm tofu for stir-fries. [step] Both these types also puree well to make creamy, dips, and other foods needing such a consistency.