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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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if the the fresh because it not a big seller
and juice alway look milky to me, and you guys
say that bad????
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great ideas ! and i love tofu
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I eat meat on occasion - but have used all sorts of meat substitutes over the years - I used to cook with a ground meat substitute (probably made with soy) but this is no longer available in the supermarket. I also used to make macaroni and cheese without the box but it is cheaper to buy meat than either cheese or fish - so can we stop having expensive "organic" stuff and go back to the relatively inexpensive things that used to be available to the shopper. I used to spend less to feed 14 people than I am forced to spend now for 2 people and I buy very limited amounts of anything as social security has made me into the truly poor.
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How easey is this? Why not add an extra day to the list or two or three?
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we have meat free days all the time-- we rotate them from week to week. Meat free Monday becomes Meat free Tuesday the following week and M-F Wednesday the week after that. Its fun, requires very little recipe planning although we see it as creative challenge.
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I think its exellent to give out these recipes, and the more people who can be encouraged to stop eating meat the better. We dont need to eat animals at all! Vegetables are delicious...
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Anyone know how to get tofu without the plastic packaging?
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