Any TOFU recipes?

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  • coffeefreak88
    coffeefreak88 Posts: 37 Member
    bump!
  • sargessexyone
    sargessexyone Posts: 494 Member
    I have been wanting to try tofu so I'm in for the recipes :happy:
  • Sedna_51
    Sedna_51 Posts: 277 Member
    Bump! I've just started using tofu- usually I buy firm or extra firm, then crumble it into a pan and treat it like ground meat. I've got a sensitive stomach, though, and I've found that I can have a bad reaction to it- does anyone else deal with this? How do you get around it? I've been trying to pair it with rice in dishes, and that seems to help...
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    Here is one of my favorite that I use all the time

    Pan Fried Tofu and Awesome Hoisin Sauce

    100-200 grams hard or extra firm tofu
    3 tsp vegetable oil
    1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
    2 Tablespoons soy sauce
    2 Tablespoon sesame oil

    1. Really press as much water out of the tofu as possible. I wrap mine in paper towels to get the initial moisture off of it then wrap it in paper towels again and weight it down with a cast iron skillet and leave it for 20 mins.
    2. While you wait, combine the Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl and set aside.
    3. After the tofu is dry, slice it 1/2 inch thick.
    4. Heat the vegetable oil in non stick pan and when it's hot place the slices of tofu in there. The tofu should sizzle when you put it in and don't let the tofu touch the other tofu in the pan.
    5. Leave the tofu alone! Don't touch it! Depending on your pan the first side should take between 4-6 minutes (i have one piece I use as a tester piece) When golden brown flip. The other side won't take as long to cook, about 2-3 minutes.
    6. When done place on plate and drizzle Hoisin Sauce over it.

    I top mine with sliced scallions and white sesame seeds for a visual and flavorful experience :)

    sounds lovely! just wondering...once cooked how long would this keep in the fridge for?
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I just bought some tofu to try for the first time. These recipes look great! I also saw some interesting looking recipes on Pinterest.
  • CAC10456
    CAC10456 Posts: 117 Member
    i'm definitely trying some of these recipes! If you freeze the tofu, then thaw, it will absorb any marinades/sauces better.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    Tofu "Egg" Salad!

    1 block tofu, pressed for an hour under a heavy book
    1-2 tablespoons vegan mayo
    1 tsp grainy mustard
    1 tsp pickle relish
    1/2 tsp curry powder
    chopped celery
    sprinkle of Splenda or sugar
    salt & pepper to taste
    optional: sprinkle of himalayan pink salt (adds an "eggy" taste)

    Combine and allow flavors to develop overnight. Eat on toast, over greens, or with bell pepper "scoops"!
  • Swiftlet66
    Swiftlet66 Posts: 729 Member
    Tofu fruit pudding for dessert~

    1 refrigerated or frozen ripe mango
    3 oz very soft/silken tofu (I prefer Korean soft tofu)

    Blend and eat with a dessert spoon!

    You can add other fruits: ripe/frozen nectarines, bananas, strawberries, plums, dates, dried blueberries, etc. I eat this almost every day...I love it. For an extra sweet/creamy treat, add some vanilla ice cream or better yet, my favorite pistachio gelato ice cream. That defeats the purpose of a healthy dessert but it's still soooo good! :D

    To make it a smoothie, add about 1/2 cup of water or milk (cow, almond, soy, coconut, whatever you prefer) and blend evenly. Yummy in a bottle.

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