How do you cook tofu so it tastes decent?

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  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    I use the attached video's recipe as my base treatment when eating tofu (most especially when both my sister and I are into a hot flavour profile right now).

    https://youtu.be/ob2CYmTx9PM
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  • not_my_first_rodeo
    not_my_first_rodeo Posts: 311 Member
    vikinglander wrote: »
    First notice that tofu comes in different textures, which is basically a function of its water content - soft, firm, extra firm, etc.
    Second, tofu has very little taste of its own, so it will take on whatever seasonings you are using.

    Try this, one of my favorites:

    http://www.food.com/recipe/golden-sesame-tofu-464582

    Just wanted to give this a huge thumbs up!
  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,785 Member
    edited November 2016
    Yeah, everything's better when it's fried. :D

    If you google "soft tofu recipes" there are a lot of recipes for the mushy kind, too:

    https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/great-recipes.asp?food=soft+tofu
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I think it's decent after I slice it thin and heat it on a griddle until it's crispy. I haven't yet had the presence of mind to have some guacamole handy for that occasion.
  • LaDivaNicotina
    LaDivaNicotina Posts: 11 Member
    I always get the extra firm, dry it out as long as I have patience for and sometimes will shake it in corn starch to give it a bit of crunch.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,241 Member
    I freeze my tofu first, then thaw it and press it in my Tofu Xpress. That makes the texture much sturdier. Then I cut the block into 4 "patties". Spray a baking sheet with EVOO. Mix together 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce and 1/2 tsp liquid smoke. Brush onto both sides of the patties, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Flip over and bake additional 15 minutes. I've been doing this for years now and it never gets old! I will eat it plain like this, or sprinkle on some nooch. I also like to put the patty into a pita with sliced tomato, onion and avocado. Stop! I'm getting hungry now!
  • bkbirge
    bkbirge Posts: 107 Member
    edited November 2016
    I often have bought the prepacked fried tofu cubes at asian markets, really good in anything with sauce as it acts like a sponge, much different texture than the blocks of wet tofu you find in most non-asian stores. Haven't cooked with it recently though so couldn't say anything about calories.
  • robininfl
    robininfl Posts: 1,137 Member
    jvcjim wrote: »
    sorry but tofu never tastes good, sure a ton of additives may make it palatable, but i have a very firm food rule... "if the dog takes a piece and spits it out it is not fit for human consumption." my dog will not eat tofu or kale, children in the neighborhood are a different thing and a different thread :)

    our dog will eat tofu, cat did too. It doesn't taste like much of anything on its own, and it's made of food, soybeans.

    And wow did my cat love cooked kale and collard greens. He would sit by my chair and touch me with his paw, reaching up, until I gave him some. We didn't cook them with bacon or any meat, just olive oil, salt n pepper, he just loved cooked greens.
  • CafeRacer808
    CafeRacer808 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Mabo tofu is one of my favorite tofu dishes. Here's my go-to recipe. I usually substitute ground turkey for ground pork and sometimes I leave the meat out entirely.

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ma-po-tofu-103565
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,461 Member
    vikinglander wrote: »
    First notice that tofu comes in different textures, which is basically a function of its water content - soft, firm, extra firm, etc.
    Second, tofu has very little taste of its own, so it will take on whatever seasonings you are using.

    Try this, one of my favorites:

    http://www.food.com/recipe/golden-sesame-tofu-464582

    Also consider...silken does not do well for savory of any firmness...it is really for stuff like dressings, dips & desserts....mmmm grand mariner chocolate soufle! Best tofu dessert ever!
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,461 Member
    Also, drain, press to dry it out, etc. Slice it into 1/2 inch thick slabs...marinate in soy sauce and srriacha. Grill like a burger or chicken. Oh yum! Can do the same w/bbq sauce & a little OJ and brown sugar...but I like the first way better
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Mapo tofu. Either home made or from a sauce. If you have an asian market there are lots of savory sauces.....
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