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10 Tempting Ideas for Using Tofu
Adapted from Vegetarian & More!, by Linda Rosensweig.
Tofu has been loved in Asia for centuries. Just remember the basics. Firm tofu (the kind sold in tubs of water) is best for marinating, bgrilling, baking, broiling, stir-frying, and sautéing.
Always drain and squeeze it dry first. Silken tofu (sold in aseptic boxes) is best pureed to make creamy dips, soups, sauces, or desserts anywhere you might use yogurt or sour cream.
10 IDEAS FOR TOFU
Stir-fries: Heat peanut oil and stir fry cubed firm tofu until browned. Add fresh mixed vegetables. Stir in prepared stir-fry sauce and serve with steamed rice.
Fillings: Mix pureed firm tofu with ricotta cheese, jarred marinara sauce, chopped spinach, and dried Italian seasoning. Spoon into jumbo shells or manicotti shells or spread on lasagna noodles, then bake.
Soups: Cube firm or silken tofu and drop into broth-based soups like miso or noodle soups.
Stews: Simmer cubed firm tofu along with vegetables and/or meats. The tofu will stay firm and make a hearty dish. It works especially well with chilies.
Dips: Puree silken tofu with jarred roasted red pappers, cream cheese, scallions, and garlic. Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.
Salads: Toss cubed firm tofu with salad greens. Tofu’s mild flavor complements bitter greens and vinaigrette dressings.
Pilafs: Stir chopped firm tofu into grain and vegetable pilafs.
Burgers: Mash firm tofu and combine with eggs, seasoned dry bread crumbs, cooked rice, Dijon mustard, and chopped onion. Pan-fry until browned.
Grilled or broiled: Marinate cubed firm tofu (and cut vegetables, if you wish) in stir-fry marinade or Italian salad dressing. Grill or broil on a vegetable grate. Works well with kabobs.
Scrambled: Cube firm tofu and use in place of eggs for scrambling. Wonderful cooked with cubed potatoes.
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add your comment »I like tofu....if you know how to cook it...taste is delicious.
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I brown up some slices or cubes of firm tofu for the kids to add to salads or to snack on solo and keep it in the refrigerator pretty much all of the time. It's better for them than deli meats or packaged foods with additives.
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Tofu is yummy and guilt free. It is always a little strange trying something new it just takes time and then it does not seem so strange. Thank you for this article. This would definitely help reduce a little animal suffering and help the planet at the same time.
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My husband picked up tofu in Szechuan sauce from the local Chinese carry-out this evening. We love it and eat it often. We also enjoy tofu in peanut sauce, Thai curries, and tofu from Whole Foods Market deli in cilantro pesto or lime chipotle sauce.
I sometimes make scrambled tofu with bell peppers, onions, herbs, and spices.
For those who "don't like tofu", try Amy's Tofu Scramble (frozen breakfast). It is delicious! You wouldn't know you were eating tofu!
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I guarantee that you will like tofu if you go to the foodnetwork.com site and search for the Dark Chocolate Mousse by Ellie Krieger. It is unbelievable! Easy and you would NEVER know it is full of protein and has little fat. No cream in it if you skip the whipped cream topping! I cooked this for a group of non tofu eaters and none could guess the secret ingredient. : )
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i never tried tofu. did not know what to do with this strange substance. i'll try it now.thanks for ideas
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You can get organic tofu at Trader Joe's. And organic everything else!If you dont like tofu there are lots of other yummy organic alternatives to meat. Look in the refrigerated section. Or, just cook up some veggies including tomatoes, and serve with wholewheat pasta or wholegrain rice.
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Vanessa C. says "I don't like Tofu"
Technically I don't like tofu either, but a friend of mine made me a casserole once where tofu was substituted for chicken and it was wonderful. I think in certain dishes it picks up the flavors from its friends and can actually be enjoyable. I'm curious to try the stir fry to see if the same thing happens. At the very least next time I'm at the Mongolian BBQ maybe I can try it with tofu instead of meat.
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Good Morning and thanx for the ideas and recipes I have yet to try tofu so the recipe's will come in handy. Brightest Blessings to All
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Love tofu! Thanks for the great idea!
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