Besides Different In Colors, These Are The 5 Differences Between White And Yellow Tofu From Kediri

Illustration of raw and fried tofu (Pexels / Ron Lach)

JAKARTA - In Indonesia, tofu is not a foreign food. Every day, the vegetable seller who goes around the housing complex brings tofu as one of their merchandise. However, did you know that each tofu has a different manufacturing process from the texture and durability.

If you are familiar with Kediri yellow tofu or known as takwa tofu, then you should not be surprised if two kinds of tofu are displayed in supermarkets. There are yellow and white tofus. So, what is the difference between the two?

The process of acquiring color

Different colors are of course influenced by different processes. Yellow tofu is known as takwa tofu from Kediri is processed with salt water and turmeric so that the color changes. Meanwhile, white tofu, after cooking, it is not reprocessed and ready to be cooked or marketed.

The yellow tofu can be found at various grocery shopping centers. Not only in Kediri, East Java as the center for yellow tofu.

The Texture

The second difference between white tofu and yellow Kediri tofu is their texture. Yellow tofu has a dense texture and contains a little water. The pores are small so they are not as brittle as white tofu.

Whereas white tofu has more water content so it is easier to destroy. The process also distinguishes the texture of the two tofu. The yellow tofu is pressed using a tool to squeeze the water in the tofu. The effect is on the chewy texture and doesn't crumble easily.

Durability

Because yellow tofu has been soaked in salt water and turmeric, it is more durable than white tofu. The soaking water of the white tofu needs to be replaced if it is going to be stored for a long time in the refrigerator. If not, the tofu will spoil and cannot be cooked.

The water content also affects the durability of the tofu. The less water content, the more durable the tofu is stored.

Different sizes

If you buy Kediri yellow tofu directly from the producer, the size will be bigger than white tofu. Usually, takwa tofu will be packaged in a bamboo box. Depending on the number of purchases, the more the quantity, the bigger the packaging.

As for the white one, there are actually various sizes. Because there is not only one white tofu producer, you can choose it according to taste and size.

Crispiness

The final difference between white tofu and yellow tofu has to do with the texture and water content. Because before processing, the yellow tofu has a chewy texture and a little water content, the outside will be crispier after frying.

On the other hand, white tofu takes a little longer to become more crunchy. If you like, you can add spices to get a crispy texture.