When does fried tofu spoil?

I bought a package of fried tofu from our local asian market (it has a styrofoam bottom, and a saran wrap-like plastic covering) where they keep it in the refrigerated section. Then, I cleverly left it out overnight. The expiration date on it is Jan 25, but presumably that assumes I kept it properly refrigerated.

So - safe to eat?

ETA - shoot, I meant for this to go in Cafe Society. Could I get a forum move?

Tofu is spoiled at creation. Even frying it can’t save it.

I suggest you replace it with some chicken. Chicken fries up REAL nice. :smiley:

Moved to Cafe Society.

(Dried tofu and cockroaches will be all that survives the nuclear apocalypse. I’d say aproximately ∞ days, less one.)

Does it smell questionable? Are you planning on eating it cold?

If no to both it might be ok, but don’t quote me on that - if in doubt, toss it. The pre-packaged stuff usually keeps for a few days in the fridge once opened before it starts to develop a slightly sour smell.

Throw it away when it becomes moldy.
~VOW

Tofu doesn’t spoil. Old tofu just becomes stinky tofu, which is one of the best foods known to man!

I’m planning to make it into a Thai red curry, which will involve heating the tofu, but not really ‘cooking’ it again, per se. If it smells alright this evening, I’ll give it a go.

Thanks!

Stinky tofu is inoculated with specific flora, and “brewed” in tanks. The stuff growing in the back of the refrigerator probably doesn’t qualify.

I’ve found fluffy white mold on “forgotten” fried tofu in the back of the fridge.
~VOW

Alright, just cooked and consumed it. If I don’t post in this thread tomorrow, send help :slight_smile:

It’s good until you don’t wake up from eating it…

Good news: I woke up this morning all kinds of healthy.