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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 »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, grilling, 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.
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Stir fry with tofu is very easy and good. :)
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Tofu truly is very versatile indeed, thanks for the tips.
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I just made some baked tofu nuggets for dinner. Yum!
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At a local veggie friendly cafe, I had an amazing tofu salad wrap. The chef put sunflower seeds in the tofu salad...the salty crunch was perfect, try it sometime!
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I have started smoking extra firm tofu as a smoked meat substitute in recipes. Grilled with a little bbq sauce, it is extremely satisfying.
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Tofu Stir-Fry Receipe:
ive been making this for years and its a hit, all ingredients, one stop shop at Trader Joe's.
1- pack firm tofu
1- pack capellini noodles (you want thin noodles)
1- pack stir fry veggies from ready-made frig section
while you boil the noodles, which you want thin so they are more chow mein style, you fry the tofu after you cut it into cubes in a pan with sesame oil for more flavor or a little bit of olive oil. set aside. then in same pan put the soy sauce, add some fresh garlic, hot sauce, and whatever spices you like, then add the vegetables stir fry for only two minutes (you want the veggies to still be crisp) throw on the noddles and put the tofu on the top. It literally takes as long as it takes for the pasta, and it looks delicious and is so healthy!!!
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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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