My daughter is a vegetarian so it can have no meat involved. Thanks!Does anyone have short, simple and fast, easy recipes for Tofu.?
Strain it, better if you let it sit and drain a while. I just cut the package and put on the dish rack to drain. Then cut up garlic and grate ginger. Put little extra virgin olive oil in wok (pan) and high heat, when hot add garlic and ginger. Oh, you can put a splash of soy sauce too if you want. Just a little. Subtle flavours. When getting a little brown, throw in blocks of tofu. Use spatula to slice tofu into thick pieces and lay them flat. Let them fry awhile (can put a lid on if you want), then flip them over and that's it. Done. Put it on her rice or veggies or whatever else she's eating. I do this almost every day and it's fast, easy. I have no time for anything fancier as I'm cooking for three and my daughter loves tofu.Does anyone have short, simple and fast, easy recipes for Tofu.?
This recipe is extremely easy and takes about five minutes.
You need:
Firm/extra firm tofu (it doesn't matter how much)
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Pasta sauce (optional)
What you do is cut up the tofu into sticks about the size of fish sticks. Put them in a baking pan and pour soy sauce all over them. Drizzle some sesame oil over top. Bake them at 350 degrees for about 4 minutes. Eat them warm, or let them cool and dip them in pasta sauce. They make a great grab-and-go lunch!
Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches
';Finally a veggie sandwich with true barbeque flavor!';
INGREDIENTS
1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
6 hamburger buns
DIRECTIONS
Drain the tofu between paper towels until most of the water has been squeezed out.
Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, fry tofu strips until golden brown on both sides. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until onion is at your desired consistency.
Pour in barbeque sauce (use more or less, according to your taste). Cook the mixture for ten minutes on low and serve on buns.
Tofu Nuggets: It's very easy and I think your daugther will love it!!
Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing.
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed
* 1/3 cup soymilk
* 2 tbsp mustard
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
* 3/4 cup bread crumbs
PREPARATION:
Whisk together the soymilk, mustard, nutritional yeast and spices until smooth in a wide bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl.
Coat each piece of tofu with soymilk and mustard mixture first, then coat with bread crumbs.
Fry in oil until golden brown, serve with ketchup, barbeque sauce or other dipping sauce and enjoy!
For a lower fat alternative, lay tofu piece on a covered baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
and YUMmmmmm
Hope you enjoy cooking and eating!!
you can quite a few recipes using tofu here http://indorecipe.com
just search for tofu
good luck :)
You can always buy the tofu that is already seasoned. Just toss it into a salad or stir fry. Or you can use regular firm tofu, press it to get all of the excess liquid out then coat it in some Cajun seasoning and blacken it. That is relay good on a Cesar salad, even better if you throw the Cesar salad in a wrap!... If she is a vegan too, you can get eggless cesar dressing.
I love this recipe... it is so easy to make and kids love it. Even my mom, who hates tofu loves it.
Cheesy Pasta Bake
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 box Mori Nu tofu, extra firm
enough pasta to fill an 8x8 pan (hand full)
8 ounces of your favorite marinara
1/2 block of vegan gourmet mozzarella
spices: parsley, basil, garlic
optional: cayenne
Directions:
Cook the spaghetti halfway. You don't want it to be mushy once you bake it.
While that's cooking, drain the box of tofu and put it into a medium/small bowl. Squish with a fork into small pieces.
Add the parsley, basil and garlic (add more of the spices you like best). I mix in a lot of all three. Blend with your fork but don't squish the tofu into too tiny of pieces.
Then, grate your mozzarella. Use 1/3 to 1/2 of a block of vegan gourmet mozzarella. Put aside.
Drain pasta. Put the pasta into the pan. Add all of the tofu ricotta mix. Mix them together.
Now pour your pasta sauce on top of the pasta/ricotta mixture. Pour a little more sauce than you think, so it doesn't dry out.
Mix all three ingredients well. You can even put some of the extra ricotta on top, if you had any left over.
Once you've mixed the pasta, ricotta and sauce so that it's equally spaced in the pan, simply add the vegan gourmet mozzarella on top. Use as much as you like.
It's important to spray the top of the cheese with your Pam or other oil spray. This makes the cheese on top melt smoothly and have a golden color when it's done.
Bake on high, at least 400 degrees (even up to 500) until it bubbles. Don't be afraid to let it cook until it bubbles and starts turning brown.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
If your daughter eats cheese then you can use regular cheese and skip the PAM.
I like to add some mushrooms and black olives. Or you could even add some squash or eggplant to it.
Hope you, and your daughter, enjoy this....
Make her a stirfry with vegetables. I love those things.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
What are good Firm Tofu recipes, to taste like meat? NO links please....keep it simple. Thanks.?
I could search on my own and nothing I have found is any different that what i already know...but with amino acids tasting like tamaari, I know that that is one way to garner the taste of Filet Mignon. yes, it is true...and yo can have twice the amount of tofu as you can regular meat suspect with all that they inject into animals, thus I am going vegetarian....so, Got a Recipe or Three? And PLEASE NO Legumes....white fish is alright tho no chicken.What are good Firm Tofu recipes, to taste like meat? NO links please....keep it simple. Thanks.?
First, it's important to drain your tofu for a good, long time if you want a meaty taste because it'll soak up the marinade better and take on much more flavor. After pressing it for a few minutes by hand, I wrap the pieces in paper towels, seal them in a ziploc bag, sandwich that between two plates, put a few pounds of weight on top, and leave the whole thing in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, I cut into smaller chunks (1'; long and 2'; wide or so鈥攕mall enough that the flavor can easily seep through, but not so small that they shrivel and fall apart when cooking), dump them into a container of either honey garlic sauce or vegetable broth, and let it sit in the fridge all day.
For non-breaded tofu, I'll fry it up in just enough olive oil so they don't burn to the pan, on medium heat, until they're a bit crispy and cooked through. This is an easy method because you can just mix them around in the pan every now and then, and not worry about cooking each side the same amount.
But if I want tofu nuggets, I'll coat them in a mixture of flour, breadcrumbs, and a bit of salt, and fry them in a whole lot of olive oil (enough so they're half-covered in it, but not so much that they're drowning), again on medium heat. Now this is when you have to take care with turning them over so that each side gets fried鈥攆or this reason, it's better to be cooking with slightly larger tofu chunks. Fry each side until brown and cripsy. I like eating them with salt to taste, but you could also dip them into any chicken nugget type sauce too.
This turned out to be a super long answer, but trust me, the recipes themselves really are quite simple!What are good Firm Tofu recipes, to taste like meat? NO links please....keep it simple. Thanks.?
Thanks, I hope you enjoy your tofu! And I just noticed your username鈥擫estat fan? Report Abuse
Cut up the tofu into 1 inch strips, and place into a frying pan. Put on top of spaghetti with some sauce- an excellent and quick meal!
ooooh i know! I just went shepping at shnucks, and in the produce section, they have veggie dogs, veggie brauts (good cooked in barbecue sauce) BEST RECIPE: in the freezer section, there are morningstar faux chicken strips; get them, coat them in a mixture of 3 parts yellow mustard to 1 part water, then roll them in some flour mixed with pepper and a litle garlic powder, then fry in olive oil and don't forget to sprinkle on salt! Tastes so much like fried chicken...
I'm not quite sure you can make tofu taste like meat, but there are several soy products that really taste similar to meat. And you just need to fry them or add them to your favorite meals as regular (dead) meat. Anyway, go vegan! Remember, fish and chicken are animals too, and eating them is disgusting!
What I normally do with tofu is, I cut it up and put it in some noodles, with edamame (soybeans), scallions, and whatever vegetables I have around- carrots, broccoli, etc. I usually use either Annie Chun's or Simply Asia's noodle kits- they come in many different varieties, like szechuan or soy ginger.
I also will cut up tofu and put it in a bowl, then make a box of Green Giant vegetables (teriyaki or szechuan) and pour the hot vegetables over the tofu.
I only eat tofu raw though. For some reason, it feels too much like a wet sponge on my tongue when it's cooked.
I went vegan for a little over 4 years, now I am back to eating meat yet more picky. I was not getting enough protein so make certain you do.
What needs to be done with tofu to get the steak flavor is this...place a paper towel on top and bottom folded up like twice, place something heavy about the weight of hardback book on top to press out the moisture this will give it a nice firm texture, you may need to use fresh paper towel to get most of the moisture out. This can take 30 mins. or more. Then cut it into strips about a half inch or whatever you like. You can marinade it in different things for the flavor you want. I used Worcestershire and liquid smoke usually then you can either coat it with olive or sesame oil and bake or pan fry. One of favorites was to make it into stir fry with veggies with black bean sauce. Hope this helps
First, it's important to drain your tofu for a good, long time if you want a meaty taste because it'll soak up the marinade better and take on much more flavor. After pressing it for a few minutes by hand, I wrap the pieces in paper towels, seal them in a ziploc bag, sandwich that between two plates, put a few pounds of weight on top, and leave the whole thing in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, I cut into smaller chunks (1'; long and 2'; wide or so鈥攕mall enough that the flavor can easily seep through, but not so small that they shrivel and fall apart when cooking), dump them into a container of either honey garlic sauce or vegetable broth, and let it sit in the fridge all day.
For non-breaded tofu, I'll fry it up in just enough olive oil so they don't burn to the pan, on medium heat, until they're a bit crispy and cooked through. This is an easy method because you can just mix them around in the pan every now and then, and not worry about cooking each side the same amount.
But if I want tofu nuggets, I'll coat them in a mixture of flour, breadcrumbs, and a bit of salt, and fry them in a whole lot of olive oil (enough so they're half-covered in it, but not so much that they're drowning), again on medium heat. Now this is when you have to take care with turning them over so that each side gets fried鈥攆or this reason, it's better to be cooking with slightly larger tofu chunks. Fry each side until brown and cripsy. I like eating them with salt to taste, but you could also dip them into any chicken nugget type sauce too.
This turned out to be a super long answer, but trust me, the recipes themselves really are quite simple!What are good Firm Tofu recipes, to taste like meat? NO links please....keep it simple. Thanks.?
Thanks, I hope you enjoy your tofu! And I just noticed your username鈥擫estat fan? Report Abuse
Cut up the tofu into 1 inch strips, and place into a frying pan. Put on top of spaghetti with some sauce- an excellent and quick meal!
ooooh i know! I just went shepping at shnucks, and in the produce section, they have veggie dogs, veggie brauts (good cooked in barbecue sauce) BEST RECIPE: in the freezer section, there are morningstar faux chicken strips; get them, coat them in a mixture of 3 parts yellow mustard to 1 part water, then roll them in some flour mixed with pepper and a litle garlic powder, then fry in olive oil and don't forget to sprinkle on salt! Tastes so much like fried chicken...
I'm not quite sure you can make tofu taste like meat, but there are several soy products that really taste similar to meat. And you just need to fry them or add them to your favorite meals as regular (dead) meat. Anyway, go vegan! Remember, fish and chicken are animals too, and eating them is disgusting!
What I normally do with tofu is, I cut it up and put it in some noodles, with edamame (soybeans), scallions, and whatever vegetables I have around- carrots, broccoli, etc. I usually use either Annie Chun's or Simply Asia's noodle kits- they come in many different varieties, like szechuan or soy ginger.
I also will cut up tofu and put it in a bowl, then make a box of Green Giant vegetables (teriyaki or szechuan) and pour the hot vegetables over the tofu.
I only eat tofu raw though. For some reason, it feels too much like a wet sponge on my tongue when it's cooked.
I went vegan for a little over 4 years, now I am back to eating meat yet more picky. I was not getting enough protein so make certain you do.
What needs to be done with tofu to get the steak flavor is this...place a paper towel on top and bottom folded up like twice, place something heavy about the weight of hardback book on top to press out the moisture this will give it a nice firm texture, you may need to use fresh paper towel to get most of the moisture out. This can take 30 mins. or more. Then cut it into strips about a half inch or whatever you like. You can marinade it in different things for the flavor you want. I used Worcestershire and liquid smoke usually then you can either coat it with olive or sesame oil and bake or pan fry. One of favorites was to make it into stir fry with veggies with black bean sauce. Hope this helps
Vegan recipes that include a block of silken tofu, but is also frozen?
I was thinking of making like an alfredo sauce or tofu sour cream, but I doubt they would freeze well. Anyone have any recipe that includes a block of silken tofu that is also freezable? I need to make it today/tomorrow because it expires tomorrow.Vegan recipes that include a block of silken tofu, but is also frozen?
Make a smoothie with tofu, soymilk, and fruit.
Make a smoothie with tofu, soymilk, and fruit.
Anyone knows or has tried TOFU? How is it? Any recipes?
My daughter is allergic to milk, so she can't eat regular chesses. She can eat TOFU since is made with soy milk... Please let me know how it is, we haven't started it. Any recipes?
Thanks!Anyone knows or has tried TOFU? How is it? Any recipes?
I assume you're not from anywhere which has a high chinese population, because tofu is kinda like a staple for the chinese.
Tofu is also known as beancurd and is actually readily available in most Chinese supermarkets. Try looking around for it.
As for making it yourself, it can get rather tedious as you will have to soak soy beans overnight, grind them, bring to a boil, squeeze out the milk produced ... yadda yadda...
anyways, check out this website. gives you the lowdown on how to make it.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~hansen/recip/tofu鈥?/a>
enjoy ur tofu :)Anyone knows or has tried TOFU? How is it? Any recipes?
Tofu has no flavor but it absorbs flavors like a sponge. Also tofu comes in different consistencies - soft, hard et. al. to be used in different ways. You can substitute tofu for any protein in any recipe.
Crispy Tofu Fingers
vegetable spray for coating baking sheet
12 ounces reduced fat tofu
1/2 cup thick sauce -- see note
salt
garlic powder
or other seasonings -- to taste
Note: use vegetarian oyster-style sauce, sweet and sour sauce, BBQ sauce or other favorite thick sauce.
Original recipe used firm tofu.
Coat the cookie sheet with vegetable spray. Slice the tofu lengthwise, about 1/4 inch thick, and pat dry. Put the sauce in a dish, and dip each piece of tofu into the sauce, coating it well. Place the tofu on the cookie sheet in a single layer (pieces can be touching but should not overlap). Sprinkle on the seasoning, and bake at 350F for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your tofu. Halfway through the cooking time, flip to brown both sides.
I found a few sites and hope they help both of you. Take care.
I like cubed silk tofu on shaved ice with cantaloupe and honeydew, topped with honey. Makes for a nice snack.
its really really nice and healthy. U can cut them into cubes of 1 inch or bigger, then you stir fry them with some oil. it will taste gr8. or you can put them in soup in cubes, any kind of soup.
its not tasteless, i has a mild taste of soy beans. just try and taste for yourself.
My daughter hated tofu -she couldnt stand to chew it -When you try it make sure its covered up in something your daughter likes (lasagna)
Curried Noodles with Tofu:
Coconut milk gives this meatless dish a velvety richness. Look for curry paste in the Asian foods section of your supermarket. Use it conservatively, though a little goes a long way.
6 ounces uncooked rice sticks (rice-flour noodles), angel hair pasta, or vermicelli
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon green curry paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 (12.3-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup red bell pepper strips
4 cups shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage
1 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Place noodles in a large bowl. Add hot water to cover; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
Combine coconut milk, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, curry paste, and salt in a small bowl.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add tofu; saut茅 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove tofu from pan; keep warm.
Add bell pepper to pan; saut茅 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add cabbage; saut茅 30 seconds. Stir in noodles, coconut milk mixture, and tofu; cook 2 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in green onions and cilantro.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
It's fairly tasteless, but healthy and a very good source of protein.
for recipies try;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
there are a lot of other websites with recipies that include tofu, esp. thai.
I say, stir-fry, steamed and fried tofu! Tofu is great and you can make it into a smoothie, a dinner dish or even a snack.
Here's one dish to start with: http://soup.allrecipes.com/az/97058.asp
Visit the allrecipes site for more tofu recipes. (:
TOFU is one of those things people like to act tastes good, just because its health. There are other things that taste way better and are much more health. I personally can't stand it! AWKE!
There are vegan soy cheese that you can typically use just like dairy cheese. They are soy but they're not tofu; they honestly taste a little odd, but they're not bad. Spend the money to get the more expensive kinds, they're worth it.
Also, the best and easiest use for tofu IMO is to use it in stir-fry recipes in place of or alongside other proteins.online loan
Thanks!Anyone knows or has tried TOFU? How is it? Any recipes?
I assume you're not from anywhere which has a high chinese population, because tofu is kinda like a staple for the chinese.
Tofu is also known as beancurd and is actually readily available in most Chinese supermarkets. Try looking around for it.
As for making it yourself, it can get rather tedious as you will have to soak soy beans overnight, grind them, bring to a boil, squeeze out the milk produced ... yadda yadda...
anyways, check out this website. gives you the lowdown on how to make it.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~hansen/recip/tofu鈥?/a>
enjoy ur tofu :)Anyone knows or has tried TOFU? How is it? Any recipes?
Tofu has no flavor but it absorbs flavors like a sponge. Also tofu comes in different consistencies - soft, hard et. al. to be used in different ways. You can substitute tofu for any protein in any recipe.
Crispy Tofu Fingers
vegetable spray for coating baking sheet
12 ounces reduced fat tofu
1/2 cup thick sauce -- see note
salt
garlic powder
or other seasonings -- to taste
Note: use vegetarian oyster-style sauce, sweet and sour sauce, BBQ sauce or other favorite thick sauce.
Original recipe used firm tofu.
Coat the cookie sheet with vegetable spray. Slice the tofu lengthwise, about 1/4 inch thick, and pat dry. Put the sauce in a dish, and dip each piece of tofu into the sauce, coating it well. Place the tofu on the cookie sheet in a single layer (pieces can be touching but should not overlap). Sprinkle on the seasoning, and bake at 350F for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your tofu. Halfway through the cooking time, flip to brown both sides.
I found a few sites and hope they help both of you. Take care.
I like cubed silk tofu on shaved ice with cantaloupe and honeydew, topped with honey. Makes for a nice snack.
its really really nice and healthy. U can cut them into cubes of 1 inch or bigger, then you stir fry them with some oil. it will taste gr8. or you can put them in soup in cubes, any kind of soup.
its not tasteless, i has a mild taste of soy beans. just try and taste for yourself.
My daughter hated tofu -she couldnt stand to chew it -When you try it make sure its covered up in something your daughter likes (lasagna)
Curried Noodles with Tofu:
Coconut milk gives this meatless dish a velvety richness. Look for curry paste in the Asian foods section of your supermarket. Use it conservatively, though a little goes a long way.
6 ounces uncooked rice sticks (rice-flour noodles), angel hair pasta, or vermicelli
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon green curry paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 (12.3-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup red bell pepper strips
4 cups shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage
1 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Place noodles in a large bowl. Add hot water to cover; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
Combine coconut milk, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, curry paste, and salt in a small bowl.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add tofu; saut茅 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove tofu from pan; keep warm.
Add bell pepper to pan; saut茅 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add cabbage; saut茅 30 seconds. Stir in noodles, coconut milk mixture, and tofu; cook 2 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in green onions and cilantro.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
It's fairly tasteless, but healthy and a very good source of protein.
for recipies try;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
there are a lot of other websites with recipies that include tofu, esp. thai.
I say, stir-fry, steamed and fried tofu! Tofu is great and you can make it into a smoothie, a dinner dish or even a snack.
Here's one dish to start with: http://soup.allrecipes.com/az/97058.asp
Visit the allrecipes site for more tofu recipes. (:
TOFU is one of those things people like to act tastes good, just because its health. There are other things that taste way better and are much more health. I personally can't stand it! AWKE!
There are vegan soy cheese that you can typically use just like dairy cheese. They are soy but they're not tofu; they honestly taste a little odd, but they're not bad. Spend the money to get the more expensive kinds, they're worth it.
Also, the best and easiest use for tofu IMO is to use it in stir-fry recipes in place of or alongside other proteins.
Vegetarian tasty tried and tested tofu recipes?
I love tofu...share your recipes or methods of cooking please!!
xoxVegetarian tasty tried and tested tofu recipes?
I like tofu too, there are many different ways to cook them, even no cooking required can be done.
If you have sugar syrup (water + lots of sugar) or honey, you can just pour over chilled silken tofu and eat.
Come to my recipe blog, there are 40+ tofu recipes with pictures - http://crystalbyblog.blogspot.com/
Just click on the label Tofu, Tofu II %26amp; Tofu III on the right hand side column, if you scroll down a bit.
Cheers :)Vegetarian tasty tried and tested tofu recipes?
Marinated Vegetable and Tofu Kabobs
http://www.recipe4living.com/Recipe/3525鈥?/a>
Ingredients
1/2 C. balsamic or herb vinegar
1/4 C. olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic
1/2 C. chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs. fresh rosemary
1 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves
1 Tbs. honey
Salt and fresh ground pepper
2-3 firm Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, quartered
1 package of firm tofu
2 bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 large can of pineapple chunks
2-3 small summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
1/2 lb. mushrooms, rinsed
1 lb. cherry tomatoes
Directions
Rinse and drain the tofu for about 20 minutes in a strainer. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Add the first eight ingredients to a blender to puree. Add all cut-up vegetables and tofu to a large container with a tight fitting lid. Add the marinade and let sit for 6-12 hours. Turn the container every so often or shake lightly. When done, make several skewers with tofu, peppers, and onion. Then thread several other skewers with pineapple, mushrooms, squash and tomatoes. Grill, turning occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.
I just mentioned to another user how I love to marinate tofu in soy sauce and Mongolian fire oil. After I'm done marinating it, I fry it up and add vegetable stir fry that I had made before.
I use frozen stir fry, but I'm sure it would taste better to cook the soba noodles and vegetables separately.
xoxVegetarian tasty tried and tested tofu recipes?
I like tofu too, there are many different ways to cook them, even no cooking required can be done.
If you have sugar syrup (water + lots of sugar) or honey, you can just pour over chilled silken tofu and eat.
Come to my recipe blog, there are 40+ tofu recipes with pictures - http://crystalbyblog.blogspot.com/
Just click on the label Tofu, Tofu II %26amp; Tofu III on the right hand side column, if you scroll down a bit.
Cheers :)Vegetarian tasty tried and tested tofu recipes?
Marinated Vegetable and Tofu Kabobs
http://www.recipe4living.com/Recipe/3525鈥?/a>
Ingredients
1/2 C. balsamic or herb vinegar
1/4 C. olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic
1/2 C. chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs. fresh rosemary
1 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves
1 Tbs. honey
Salt and fresh ground pepper
2-3 firm Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, quartered
1 package of firm tofu
2 bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 large can of pineapple chunks
2-3 small summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
1/2 lb. mushrooms, rinsed
1 lb. cherry tomatoes
Directions
Rinse and drain the tofu for about 20 minutes in a strainer. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Add the first eight ingredients to a blender to puree. Add all cut-up vegetables and tofu to a large container with a tight fitting lid. Add the marinade and let sit for 6-12 hours. Turn the container every so often or shake lightly. When done, make several skewers with tofu, peppers, and onion. Then thread several other skewers with pineapple, mushrooms, squash and tomatoes. Grill, turning occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.
I just mentioned to another user how I love to marinate tofu in soy sauce and Mongolian fire oil. After I'm done marinating it, I fry it up and add vegetable stir fry that I had made before.
I use frozen stir fry, but I'm sure it would taste better to cook the soba noodles and vegetables separately.
I want to try tofu. What are some good recipes I should try?
here is some
Lasagna Rolls
1 teaspoon salad oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
28 ounces Italian plum tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
to taste salt
8 ounces lasagna noodles
10 ounces spinach chopped
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
Heat oil and cook onion till tender. Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 3/4 C. water. Bring to boil, stirring to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare lasagna as directed. Cook and drain spinach until very dry. Preheat oven to 375掳. Spoon sauce into shallow 2 1/2 qt. casserole or 13'; x 9'; glass baking dish. In bowl, mix spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and 3/4 tsp. salt until blended. Spread rounded 1/4 C. filling on each lasagna noodle and roll jelly-roll fashion. With serrated knife, slice each rolled noodle crosswise in half.
Arrange rolls, cut-side down, in sauce in casserole in 1 layer. Cover dish loosely with foil; bake 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Per serving: 259 Calories; 9g Fat (30% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 28mg Cholesterol; 181mg Sodium
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Soup au Pistou
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Serving Size: 4
Preparation Time: 2:00
1 1/4 ounces kidney beans
1 ounce great northern beans
2 quarts water
1/2 cup onion
6 ounces potatoes cubed
4 large plum tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced carrots
3/4 cup zucchini
1/2 cup green beans
2 tablespoons tomoato paste
2 bay leaves
pepper
3 ounces small macaroni
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons hot water
olive oil
2 large garlic cloves
1 ounce parmesan cheese
Boil beans, add onion and simmer 30 minutes. Add all but macaroni and simmer till beans are tender; about 1 hour. Add macaroni and cook about 5 minutes. Blend all but cheese for pistou. Then, in bowl, stir in cheese. Remove bay leaves from soup and pour soup over pistou.
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Per serving: 168 Calories; 3g Fat (15% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 245mg Sodium
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Onion Tart
Recipe By:
Serving Size: 6
Preparation Time: 2:00
Pate brisee made with 1 C. flour
1 1/2 pounds onions - preferably large
4 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream + 2 T.
salt and freshly ground pepper
nutmeg
Roll out the pastry and use to line a 9'; flan ring or pan. Peel the onions and slice very thinly. Melt butter, add onions and cook gently, uncovered, until soft and golden. This will take about 30 minutes - if it is not done gently the onions will burn. They should be stirred several times during cooking. Beat the eggs with the cream, plenty of seasoning and nutmeg; then add onions and mix well. Spoon carefully into prepared pastry case and bake at 350掳F for 30 minutes.
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Per serving: 99 Calories; 10g Fat (88% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 111mg Cholesterol; 104mg Sodium
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Instant Cucumber Pickles
Recipe By: Mom
Serving Size: 6
Preparation Time: 0:15
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
garlic
onion
oregano
salt
fresh mint leaves
Mix oil and vingar. Add remaining ingredients. Cut cucumber (or other vegetable) into chunks and let soak several hours.
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Per serving: 83 Calories; 9g Fat (95% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium
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Spinach Quiche
Recipe By:
Serving Size: 8
Preparation Time: 2:00
2 pounds fresh spinach cooked/drained
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon tarragon (or 1 tsp. dried)
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1 nine inch pastry shell baked 5 minutes
1/2 cup feta cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup yogurt
3/4 cup cream
Cook spinach until tender. Drain liquid thoroughly by squeezing small handfuls between palms of your hands. Chop very fine. Combine spinach with nutmeg, tarragon, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and parsley. Spread on bottom of pastry. Sprinkle cheese on top. Beat eggs lightly with yogurt. Cream; blend well. Pour over spinach mixture.
Bake at 350掳F about 30 minutes, or until custard is set.
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Per serving: 135 Calories; 10g Fat (64% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 118mg Cholesterol; 190mg Sodium
###I want to try tofu. What are some good recipes I should try?
The first time I tried tofu was in scrambled eggs, it made it easier to get used to and although there really is no taste it just looks bad but it has lots of protein.
Good Luck and if you are thinking about a vegan diet then this is one good choice for replacement protein.I want to try tofu. What are some good recipes I should try?
I normally cook my tofu with some fried minced meat (chicken or pork) although you can slice them too. Marinade the meat with some pepper, soya sauce, oyster sauce, a drop of dark soya sauce for color and a little cornflour. Fry the meat with a little oil and keep aside. Meantime, steam your tofu till cooked, spread the meat (including the oil) over it and garnish with spring onions, fried onions or crispy fried garlic. I like to slice a lot of garlic and fry them in oil till crispy and then bottle it (with the oil) for soups and vegetables.
If you don't want to steam the tofu, then I suggest you fry the meat, add some water for gravy and then add the tofu and break it up into pieces.
Tofu is bland so you need to spice up the flavour in order to enjoy.
try it in a stir fry, the weird thing about tofu is that it takes on the flavor of whatever it is cooked with, the texture is a little weird but maybe you will get used to it.
sorry that tofu has such bad name in this country (US). tofu is actually very versatile in form, taste and texture. unfortunately the tofu most American familiar with and recognized is the blend, soft and white square ones.
there are many ways you can cook tofu, stir fry, steam, fry, braise, soup. possibility is endless. my personal favorite is the Ma Po Tofu, it is hot and spicy, good with steam rice.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/v鈥?/a>
you are right, tofu is a great source of protein, give it a try.
Tofu is wonderful in a vegetable stir fry. Cook the tofu until it gets light brown on the outside. It's really quite tasty.
I'd recommend Thai curry with tofu. My favorites are green and panang curries. Just order them ';mild'; for the baby.
If you are going to try tofu, first make sure that it is organic tofu. The non-organic kind is made from genetically modified soy beans, very bad for your baby.
There are better sources of protein. Check out the links below.
This is a great website for Tofu dishes. You could also take a look at the ';tofu cookery'; cookbook which has amazing recipes.
Good luck
http://www.tastyandmeatless.com/recipes_鈥?/a>
in asian restaurants they often have a soup called ';miso soup';
it has tofu in it and it is tasty
that, and teryaki tofu is the only ways i have ever tried tofu and liked it
Tofu has no flavor itself. I use it in stirfry and lasagna in place of the meats. I like the texture though. You just chunk it up after draining it. Try recipes.com
Tofu should be used for Chinese cooking. Try Hot and Sour soup first because it is easy.
There are lots of great Asian dishes using tofu. Chinese, Japanese and Korean. I prefer the Korean preparation.
A simple thing I like to do is to slice it about a 1/4 inch thick, and fry it covered in egg. It's also good fry with some chicken or beef, as it really absorbs the flavour well.
But don't try to just eat it plain. It can be...weird if you've never tried it.
Eat humus. It tastes better
It's good in some Chinese foods but i think it tastes the best in curries but not incredibly spicy curries.
i use it instead of meat, but add chicken or beef bullion to the recipe to give it the flavor of that meat...
I mostly use it in stir frying and the oils that I use are all the fat I need. makes for a healthy meal and I save tons of money on groceries.
I personally do not like tofu, but you can try this recipie.
MARINATED TOFU
3/4 c. Tamari
3/4 c. water
2 to 3 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 to 3 rounded tsp. chopped garlic (or to taste)
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Tofu (firm)
Combine first four ingredients in a container that you can seal. Cube Tofu and add to marinade. Marinate a day or two (in the refrigerator), turning occasionally. Remove Tofu to a cookie sheet (I spray cookie sheet with Pam). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, turn Tofu and bake to desired browness.
Experiment with amount of garlic/ginger, size of cubes, browness, etc. You can reuse the marinade one or two times, but keep it refrigerated. (This marinade is good with chicken, too!)
DONT EVEN TRY TOFU IS IS SO NASTY
Lasagna Rolls
1 teaspoon salad oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
28 ounces Italian plum tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
to taste salt
8 ounces lasagna noodles
10 ounces spinach chopped
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
Heat oil and cook onion till tender. Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 3/4 C. water. Bring to boil, stirring to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare lasagna as directed. Cook and drain spinach until very dry. Preheat oven to 375掳. Spoon sauce into shallow 2 1/2 qt. casserole or 13'; x 9'; glass baking dish. In bowl, mix spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and 3/4 tsp. salt until blended. Spread rounded 1/4 C. filling on each lasagna noodle and roll jelly-roll fashion. With serrated knife, slice each rolled noodle crosswise in half.
Arrange rolls, cut-side down, in sauce in casserole in 1 layer. Cover dish loosely with foil; bake 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Per serving: 259 Calories; 9g Fat (30% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 28mg Cholesterol; 181mg Sodium
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Soup au Pistou
Recipe By:
Serving Size: 4
Preparation Time: 2:00
1 1/4 ounces kidney beans
1 ounce great northern beans
2 quarts water
1/2 cup onion
6 ounces potatoes cubed
4 large plum tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced carrots
3/4 cup zucchini
1/2 cup green beans
2 tablespoons tomoato paste
2 bay leaves
pepper
3 ounces small macaroni
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons hot water
olive oil
2 large garlic cloves
1 ounce parmesan cheese
Boil beans, add onion and simmer 30 minutes. Add all but macaroni and simmer till beans are tender; about 1 hour. Add macaroni and cook about 5 minutes. Blend all but cheese for pistou. Then, in bowl, stir in cheese. Remove bay leaves from soup and pour soup over pistou.
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Per serving: 168 Calories; 3g Fat (15% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 245mg Sodium
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Onion Tart
Recipe By:
Serving Size: 6
Preparation Time: 2:00
Pate brisee made with 1 C. flour
1 1/2 pounds onions - preferably large
4 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream + 2 T.
salt and freshly ground pepper
nutmeg
Roll out the pastry and use to line a 9'; flan ring or pan. Peel the onions and slice very thinly. Melt butter, add onions and cook gently, uncovered, until soft and golden. This will take about 30 minutes - if it is not done gently the onions will burn. They should be stirred several times during cooking. Beat the eggs with the cream, plenty of seasoning and nutmeg; then add onions and mix well. Spoon carefully into prepared pastry case and bake at 350掳F for 30 minutes.
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Per serving: 99 Calories; 10g Fat (88% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 111mg Cholesterol; 104mg Sodium
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Instant Cucumber Pickles
Recipe By: Mom
Serving Size: 6
Preparation Time: 0:15
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
garlic
onion
oregano
salt
fresh mint leaves
Mix oil and vingar. Add remaining ingredients. Cut cucumber (or other vegetable) into chunks and let soak several hours.
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Per serving: 83 Calories; 9g Fat (95% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium
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Spinach Quiche
Recipe By:
Serving Size: 8
Preparation Time: 2:00
2 pounds fresh spinach cooked/drained
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon tarragon (or 1 tsp. dried)
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1 nine inch pastry shell baked 5 minutes
1/2 cup feta cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup yogurt
3/4 cup cream
Cook spinach until tender. Drain liquid thoroughly by squeezing small handfuls between palms of your hands. Chop very fine. Combine spinach with nutmeg, tarragon, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and parsley. Spread on bottom of pastry. Sprinkle cheese on top. Beat eggs lightly with yogurt. Cream; blend well. Pour over spinach mixture.
Bake at 350掳F about 30 minutes, or until custard is set.
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Per serving: 135 Calories; 10g Fat (64% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 118mg Cholesterol; 190mg Sodium
###I want to try tofu. What are some good recipes I should try?
The first time I tried tofu was in scrambled eggs, it made it easier to get used to and although there really is no taste it just looks bad but it has lots of protein.
Good Luck and if you are thinking about a vegan diet then this is one good choice for replacement protein.I want to try tofu. What are some good recipes I should try?
I normally cook my tofu with some fried minced meat (chicken or pork) although you can slice them too. Marinade the meat with some pepper, soya sauce, oyster sauce, a drop of dark soya sauce for color and a little cornflour. Fry the meat with a little oil and keep aside. Meantime, steam your tofu till cooked, spread the meat (including the oil) over it and garnish with spring onions, fried onions or crispy fried garlic. I like to slice a lot of garlic and fry them in oil till crispy and then bottle it (with the oil) for soups and vegetables.
If you don't want to steam the tofu, then I suggest you fry the meat, add some water for gravy and then add the tofu and break it up into pieces.
Tofu is bland so you need to spice up the flavour in order to enjoy.
try it in a stir fry, the weird thing about tofu is that it takes on the flavor of whatever it is cooked with, the texture is a little weird but maybe you will get used to it.
sorry that tofu has such bad name in this country (US). tofu is actually very versatile in form, taste and texture. unfortunately the tofu most American familiar with and recognized is the blend, soft and white square ones.
there are many ways you can cook tofu, stir fry, steam, fry, braise, soup. possibility is endless. my personal favorite is the Ma Po Tofu, it is hot and spicy, good with steam rice.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/v鈥?/a>
you are right, tofu is a great source of protein, give it a try.
Tofu is wonderful in a vegetable stir fry. Cook the tofu until it gets light brown on the outside. It's really quite tasty.
I'd recommend Thai curry with tofu. My favorites are green and panang curries. Just order them ';mild'; for the baby.
If you are going to try tofu, first make sure that it is organic tofu. The non-organic kind is made from genetically modified soy beans, very bad for your baby.
There are better sources of protein. Check out the links below.
This is a great website for Tofu dishes. You could also take a look at the ';tofu cookery'; cookbook which has amazing recipes.
Good luck
http://www.tastyandmeatless.com/recipes_鈥?/a>
in asian restaurants they often have a soup called ';miso soup';
it has tofu in it and it is tasty
that, and teryaki tofu is the only ways i have ever tried tofu and liked it
Tofu has no flavor itself. I use it in stirfry and lasagna in place of the meats. I like the texture though. You just chunk it up after draining it. Try recipes.com
Tofu should be used for Chinese cooking. Try Hot and Sour soup first because it is easy.
There are lots of great Asian dishes using tofu. Chinese, Japanese and Korean. I prefer the Korean preparation.
A simple thing I like to do is to slice it about a 1/4 inch thick, and fry it covered in egg. It's also good fry with some chicken or beef, as it really absorbs the flavour well.
But don't try to just eat it plain. It can be...weird if you've never tried it.
Eat humus. It tastes better
It's good in some Chinese foods but i think it tastes the best in curries but not incredibly spicy curries.
i use it instead of meat, but add chicken or beef bullion to the recipe to give it the flavor of that meat...
I mostly use it in stir frying and the oils that I use are all the fat I need. makes for a healthy meal and I save tons of money on groceries.
I personally do not like tofu, but you can try this recipie.
MARINATED TOFU
3/4 c. Tamari
3/4 c. water
2 to 3 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 to 3 rounded tsp. chopped garlic (or to taste)
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Tofu (firm)
Combine first four ingredients in a container that you can seal. Cube Tofu and add to marinade. Marinate a day or two (in the refrigerator), turning occasionally. Remove Tofu to a cookie sheet (I spray cookie sheet with Pam). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, turn Tofu and bake to desired browness.
Experiment with amount of garlic/ginger, size of cubes, browness, etc. You can reuse the marinade one or two times, but keep it refrigerated. (This marinade is good with chicken, too!)
DONT EVEN TRY TOFU IS IS SO NASTY
What are your favorite recipes using tofu?
thanks everyone!What are your favorite recipes using tofu?
This recipe is pretty complicated and involved, but it's the all-time best tofu I've ever had.
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=13117.鈥?/a>What are your favorite recipes using tofu?
Sloppy Joes:
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
6 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp water
1 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
Whole grain bread or hamburger buns
PREPARATION:
In a small bowl, mash the tofu with a fork until it has a crumbly consistency.
Sautee the onion in the oil until done, about 3-5 minutes. Add tofu and sautee another 8-10 minutes, until tofu is cooked, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to medium low.
Add ketchup, water, chili powder and salt and pepper and stir well. Allow sloppy joes to cook another 5-7 minutes, until ingredients are well mixed and hot.
Serve on bread or hamburger buns and enjoy!
Scrambled tofu is my favorite breakfast ever: http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/鈥?/a>
Top with salsa and serve with hashbrowns or homefries. Yummm. I even make it for dinner sometimes.
Scrambed tofu definitely.
This recipe is pretty complicated and involved, but it's the all-time best tofu I've ever had.
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=13117.鈥?/a>What are your favorite recipes using tofu?
Sloppy Joes:
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
6 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp water
1 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
Whole grain bread or hamburger buns
PREPARATION:
In a small bowl, mash the tofu with a fork until it has a crumbly consistency.
Sautee the onion in the oil until done, about 3-5 minutes. Add tofu and sautee another 8-10 minutes, until tofu is cooked, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to medium low.
Add ketchup, water, chili powder and salt and pepper and stir well. Allow sloppy joes to cook another 5-7 minutes, until ingredients are well mixed and hot.
Serve on bread or hamburger buns and enjoy!
Scrambled tofu is my favorite breakfast ever: http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/鈥?/a>
Top with salsa and serve with hashbrowns or homefries. Yummm. I even make it for dinner sometimes.
Scrambed tofu definitely.
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