What do I do with this tofu?
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liftingandlipstick
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I bought tofu on a whim yesterday. I've eaten it before, know that I like it, but have never prepared it myself. So- throw some suggestions at me!
I am on Pinterest, and have looked around there a bit, but I'm looking for personal recommendations- recipes with a certified stamp of approval already attached
I am on Pinterest, and have looked around there a bit, but I'm looking for personal recommendations- recipes with a certified stamp of approval already attached
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you could cook it up in a stir fry, usually people marinade it overnight in soy sauce to give it a flavor but you can also put it in a soup and let it absorb that flavor.0
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- Tofu chocolate pudding
- Tofu hash
- Add it to your favorite protein shake recipe
- Soups
It takes on the flavor of the dish. Take your favorite dish and add it to it.0 -
I generally use tofu in a smoothie, but I've also used as a substitute for cream cheese in cheesecake.0
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You can do anything with tofu! Most of the time I just add it to dishes. For example, I add it to spaghetti, vegetarian stew or chilli for the extra protein. You can also curry and bake it. You can bread it and bake it (similar to Chicken Parm). Scramble it with taco seasoning and use on tacos.
I think the key is to press and bake it though. I press it (basically wrap in a towel and put something heavy like a pot on top for about 10-15 mins), slice it into 8 sections, lightly spray with olive oil, bake on 400 for 20 mins, flip, bake for 10 more, and sometimes broil for 2 mins at the end for extra crispness.0 -
I generally use tofu in a smoothie, but I've also used as a substitute for cream cheese in cheesecake.
I am cutting out dairy again because I finally decided to stop giving myself asthma attacks on purpose, but cheesecake is the thing I miss most. How do you use tofu in a cheesecake? Is it a 1:1 substitution? Do you have to do anything else special?0 -
Tofu cat food.0
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Tofu will absorb most any flavor you apply. I like spicy oriental dishes of various sorts, so I keep some tofu in chili oil in the refrigerator to add to things. You might not like the heat as much as I do, but it's a thought.
You can add it anywhere you might have added ground meat-- vegetarian chili, scrambled eggs and omelettes, pasta sauces, and so on. If you want it to maintain its shape, you'd be best off with extra firm. Less than that tends to crumble, which is fine for some things.0 -
Baked Tofu
Ingredients:
1 block firm tofu, pressed and cut into triangles
Liquid
3 Tbsp. mustard
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup flour
black pepper and garlic powder to taste
Breading
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp minced onion
1 pinch dried basil leaves
1 pinch dried oregano
Dilute the mustard in the water and then whisk in the flour, pepper, and garlic powder. In a ziplock bag or a bowl, combine all breading ingredients. Take your tofu triangles, dredge them in the mustard mix, then in the breadcrumbs. Throw them on a greased baking pan and put them in the oven at about 400 degrees. Bake them until it looks like the crumbs are almost burned (around 25 minutes).
These recipes are also really good:
http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/10/spicy-sriracha-tofu-peanut-butter.html
http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2008/06/baked-tofu-recipe-with-soy-and-sesame.html0 -
throw it away0
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Buffalo style tofu
Sooo easy and soooo good.
1 Container of extra firm tofu
1-2 Tablespoons of Hot Sauce (Franks)
1-2 Tablespoons of Water
1 Tablespoon Butter (I use Land O Lake Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil)
Slice the tofu and remove as much extra moisture as possible. Put the tofu in a skillet sprayed with a little cooking spray. Flip over once the first side is browned. Brown other side. Meanwhile combine hot sauce, water and butter and microwave until the butter is melted. Mix the sauce until combined. Remove from pan and pour over the sauce.0 -
Tofu cat food.
Hush you!0 -
Tofu banh mi. It's the only way I ever eat tofu these days. yum.0
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Quality tofu tastes great on its own. If what you purchased tastes like a sponge, and if you bought it at a regular grocery store it probably does, just throw it out.0
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I made Ma Po tofu the other day and it's amazing! Google for it. It has pork mixed with it.0
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Thanks for the great ideas, folks! I may have to buy more if even half these turn out as good as they sound- definitely going to have to try the baked and buffalo, plus stir frys0
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sautee it and some veg with a little oil. Med-high heat. When it's golden round the edges add in soy sauce or Bragg's Aminos liquid and reduce a little. Serve over rice. Tofu absorbs flavor really well. Use firm for sauteeing and soft for smoothes, soups and such.0
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If you like soups look up Hot and sour soup, it's amazing but spicy.0
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Eat it?0
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