Easy tofu...?

Question

I've tried tofu before and its not too bad. I can't remember how it was cooked and I need to know some good tofu recipes. I've been a vegetarian for nearly a year and want to start exploring other vegetarian foods and vegetables. Does anyone have any great, easy tofu recipes and how to make them becasue I have no idea how to cook tofu.

All help would be great.

Thank you.

Answer 1

I buy a block of extra firm tofu. Take it out of the package and cut it into 1/2 chunks. Place them on a cookie sheet and put a cutting board or other heavy object on them to press out the water. Once you have done this freeze the tofu tray and all. When its frozen put the tofu it into a zip lock freezer bag.

Now when ever your making a soup, stew, chili or stir fry you just add a few pieces to the batch. It will soak up the flavors of what ever it's cooked in.

Answer 2

cooking with tofu is so simple. one of my favourite things to with tofu is make stir-fry. i dont even have a real recipe for it. basically just mix any of your favourite veggies in a wok or a frying pan with oil or water ( i use water cos its a bit more healthy ) and add firm or extra firm tofu to the mix. cook it until it gets the desired consistency. mix in different spices too, i usually add soy sauce, garlic powder, and any of your other fav. spices. i made some tonight and i even added some cinnamon, it was interesting haha. but just experiment with it. the sky is the limit.

Answer 3

Here's my favorite recipe for tofu scramble.

1 box Mori-Nu silken firm tofu, patted dry and mashed

1/8 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup of veggies (I use bell peppers. You can use your favorite veggies -- tomatoes, broccoli, fresh mushrooms, onions, etc.)

Place the tofu in a lightly oiled sauté pan and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked and the tofu is heated through.

Enjoy!

Answer 4

I used to eat something similar to this at a local vegan restaurant (it closed! *cry*)  It was soooo good!

Greek Tofu Salad Ingredients:

1 lb firm tofu

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup wine vinegar

1 tablespoon basil

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon salt

2 small tomatoes

1 cucumber

1/4 red onion

1 cup black olives

Directions:

Cut 1 block tofu into small chunks the size of dice. Press the chunks gently with towels or cloths to absorb any excess water. Steam raw tofu for 5 minutes to kill food pathogens if you're not going to bake it.

Whisk remaining ingredients together in a bowl.

Pour this marinade over the tofu and let sit for at least an hour, or up to overnight.

Meanwhile, chop veggies, stir them into the tofu mixture and toss. Or bake the tofu as below, (SV Suggestion: or fry the marinated tofu in a little oil), and slice into strips before adding to the salad.

Optional: For Greek Tofu Bake, cut the tofu into thin slabs instead of cubes. Prepare the marinade as directed above. Lay the slabs on a baking tray, cover with marinade, and bake at 350° for 25 minutes, flipping once. Cut into strips and serve over salad or in whole wheat tortillas.

Serve as a salad on its own or atop a bed of fresh spinach leaves (or other greens).

Answer 5

Tofu stir fry

Buy any commercially prepared stir fry in the frozen foods section with out meat (Birdseye, Pictsweet, etc) and with the desired flavor (sesame, teriyaki).

Also pick up a block of extra firm tofu and some peanuts or cashews (if you like).

Press the tofu with a weighted pan between layers of paper towels for 20-30 min.

Cut tofu into small cubes then add to a lightly oiled hot pan. Saute until light brown on most sides.

Add stir fry sauce and stir fry with the veggies.

This tastes great on a bed of rice. I like adding the nuts on top for taste and texture.

A local Korean Market makes a spicy tofu  (prepared food) marinated in red pepper sauce, green onions and jalapenos that rocks my world! I put it on a bed of cold jasmine rice (that I make) that's mixed with raisins. Maybe you have a market near you, or you could make it, too.

Answer 6

I do have lots of easy tofu recipes, from stir-fry, deep-fried, steamed, ice cream, pudding, dessert etc

Have a look at my recipe blog with picture http://www.crystalbyblog.blogspot.com/

Just click on the label tofu and tofuII on the right hand side, you will see all recipes on tofu. : )