Tofu How-to and Recipes

[WuTwo]

First of all -go here - for basic ideas on what to do with tofu to get good results

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/a18093/easy-tofu-cooking-tips-47012001/

This is a link to Good Housekeeping's top 38 tofu recipes. Veggie, not necessarily vegan.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g2319/vegetarian-tofu-recipes/

Every veggie and vegan cookbook out there includes tofu recipes, but this site does 20 from assorted food writers

https://veganheaven.org/all-recipes/the-20-best-tofu-recipes/

Got to admit, I'll be nicking some of their ideas. Also, the Bosh! cookbook (second one due out on 4th April), and the Dirty Vegan both do some good recipes.

I hope these ideas help, but anyone with any favourite recipes - please add them!!

 

[Jaylee]

Nice work! I'll tag in @Pinkorchid .

 

[WuTwo]

There's also this site for cheap vegan eats for beginners with tofu:

https://thestingyvegan.com/tofu-for-beginners/

 

[michita]

A while ago I made my own tofu from soy beans. It tasted so nice and fresh. If you like tofu you might want to try make your own. It’s quite fun. Normally I just eat it as it is cold with chopped spring onions and soy sauce... it’s a popular dish in japan called hiyayakko.

I love spring onions...

 

[WuTwo]

Thank you @michita - that's great. We've shied away from making our own but I do know it's quick and easy. We'll give it a go! I'd love it the way you show

 

[michita]

Hello WuTwo, if you like tofu I think it’s definitely worth making your own if you have the time and energy . I bought magnesium chloride online and used milk carton. Fresh one tastes much better than the store bought one

 

[WuTwo]

Thanks @michita - good to know. Mind you, fresh made food always tastes better than shop bought, I think.

 

[Mongolia]

Ooh thank you for starting this thread! I tried tofu for the first time ever last week and really liked the texture, so planning on using it a lot more in the future. I made this recipe (leaving out the bits not allowed and substituting the things I didn't have!) and it was delicious! https://myfoodstory.com/crispy-sesame-tofu-zucchini-noodle-meal-prep-recipe/

 

[WuTwo]

That looks really tasty. I like crispy tofu and love sesame, and peanut butter. Can't fail really, can it

 

[Listlad]

Thanks for this thread. I see Tofu is low carb. Every little helps.

 

[Diakat]

I like the Cauldron marinated tofu, just use in stir frying. I have a tofu bourguignon recipe too if anyone likes?

 

[Pinkorchid]

Great thread already got some ideas for ways to have tofu. Didn't know you could eat it cold just as it comes and I would love to try making my own

 

[Listlad]

Can you fry this stuff? I suppose you can?

 

[WuTwo]

I like the Cauldron marinated tofu, just use in stir frying. I have a tofu bourguignon recipe too if anyone likes?

Yes please!

 

[Listlad]

First of all -go here - for basic ideas on what to do with tofu to get good results

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/a18093/easy-tofu-cooking-tips-47012001/

This is a link to Good Housekeeping's top 38 tofu recipes. Veggie, not necessarily vegan.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g2319/vegetarian-tofu-recipes/

Every veggie and vegan cookbook out there includes tofu recipes, but this site does 20 from assorted food writers

https://veganheaven.org/all-recipes/the-20-best-tofu-recipes/

Got to admit, I'll be nicking some of their ideas. Also, the Bosh! cookbook (second one due out on 4th April), and the Dirty Vegan both do some good recipes.

I hope these ideas help, but anyone with any favourite recipes - please add them!!

Okay. These look great. I am going to give it a shot. I now understand why it has to be pressed, too.

 

[Mongolia]

I like the Cauldron marinated tofu, just use in stir frying. I have a tofu bourguignon recipe too if anyone likes?

Yes please to the recipe

 

[michita]

Can you fry this stuff? I suppose you can?

Yes, though the sauce is quite high carb (mirin) for me.

https://www.japanesecooking101.com/agedashi-tofu-recipe/

 

[Diakat]

Tofu bourgignon (for one multiply as need be)

140g tofu
1/2 small onion
As many button mushrooms as you like
Place in ovenproof dish
Pour over 140ml veg stock
1 table spoon tomato purée
Dollop of red wine
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 table spoon cornflower
Medium oven 40 mins.
Serve with whatever you like.

 

[LooperCat]

I often just fry 1cm cubes in coconut oil until crunchy. Great on top of a stir fry.

 

[Diakat]

@Mel dCP post #18. Drink the rest of the wine...