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?
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.
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.