Need some ideas for tofu?

Question

I need some suggestion for preparation of extra firm tofu? What is the best method of preparation for it and what seasonings/marinades are good with it?

Answer 1

Chile-Cornmeal-Crusted Tofu(Veganomicon)

Time:20 minutes

Corn of vegetable oil for frying

1lb extra firm tofu(drained and pressed)

1C soy or rice milk

2 TBSP cornstarch

1C cornmeal

2TBS chile powder

1tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne

1 tbsp grated lime zest

1 1/2 tsp salt

Slice the tofu widthwise into eight slices, then cut each of those slices in half diagonally from the upper left corner to the bottom right corner. Set aside.

Combine soy milk and cornstarch in a wide shallow bowl. Mix until the cornstarch is dissolved.

In another shallow bowl, toss the cornmeal, spices, lime zest and salt.

Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Dip each tofu slice in the milk mixture and then drop it in the dry mixture. Get the tofu coated. Transfer the tofu to the skillet. Fry for about 3 minutes on one side, and 2 minutes on the other side. Put on paper towels when done frying.

You can also bake these.Preheat over to 350F. Place the tofu on a baking sheet. Spray with oil until lightly coated. Flip over and spray the other side. Bake for 12 minutes on each side.

Answer 2

if you can make tofu taste good, I'd like to know your secret.

Answer 3

I like Tofu :)

Answer 4

Here you go:-Simple Ways to Cook With Tofu:

Use firm tofu for the following recipes. If it seems too soft, you can wrap in a dishtowel, and press it with a brick or pan of water, or something heavy to squeeze out excess water, just for 10 - 15 minutes.

Small children will eat tofu straight up, raw, sliced, but since it's raw, it should at least be steamed, to kill any nasty bacteria, and prevent gas.

Slice the firm tofu in 1/2 x 1" pieces, marinate, then fry both sides til crispy. Kids love this, and you can toss the pieces into pasta, rice, casseroles, stir fries etc. See Fried Tofu Recipe below for more details.

For more adult tastes, add spices like ginger, cumin, etc to the marinade, OR use a spicy marinade, then stir fry with veggies OR add an Indian or Oriental spiced sauce. Serve with rice or noodles.

Cut tofu in 1/2" slices, or in 1" sticks or fingers, marinate and bake or broil, serve with a grain and vegetables or salad. If you want to get fancy, coat with fine dry bread or cracker crumbs first. Great with catsup! See SV's baked tofu recipe for more details

Add raw sliced tofu to any veggie dish, or sauce. It'll soak up the flavors. It goes well with stir fried greens. Especially if you throw in a few spices, like cumin, turmeric, ginger, hing.

There are quite a few Tasty Tofu Recipes on Savvy Vegetarian, for example tofu burgers, which have been a weekly staple at our house for many years.

What To Do With Fried or Baked Tofu

Serve with pasta and steamed veggies, with a little tomato sauce and parmesan cheese

Serve with rice or quinoa, baked squash and steamed veggies, or salad

Combine with roasted or sauteed veggies and salsa in a wrap

Add to a grain based pilaf, or veggie stew

Cool and make a sandwich or two for your lunchbox

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Makes 8 good sized patties:

This quick, easy, kid-friendly vegetarian tofu burger recipe is a sure way to get your kids or anyone else to eat tofu. Tofu burgers are a favorite with all our family and friends.

Half the tofu burger recipe if you're a small family, or save the leftover mix for sloppy joes, or scambled tofu. Improvise freely with the seasonings and the grains. But if you want onions, use them on the outside, not the inside - too wet.

Add all your favorite veggie burger fixings, fries, corn on the cob, whatever you like. Or go healthy, and serve the patties with steamed veggies and brown rice.

Ingredients:

1 lb extra firm tofu

1/4 c each whole wheat flour, corn flour, & rolled oats

1/2 c parsley tops or fresh basil leaves, washed & dried

1 tsp each paprika, coriander, cumin

1/2 tsp dried basil or thyme

1/4 tsp ginger

pinch cayenne

1/2 tsp salt and/or 1 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce

Instructions:

Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium with olive oil, or your favorite cooking oil. I add a pinch of asefetida (hing) to the oil for extra flavor. Garlic works too if you like it.

Cut tofu into 1 inch chunks, and add to food processor. If you don't have one, mash by hand or with a potato masher, and finely chop the parsley or basil first.

Throw in everything else and mix well by hand, or on low in the food processor just until it all clumps up.

Form into thin patties, and fry in small amount of oil, on medium heat, 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Hope this Helps?

Answer 5

I found this cool website that has some great tofu ideas.  You can also marinade tofu! Try soaking the tofu in beef or vegetable bouillon overnight (for best results). Then cook as desired the next day!

http://www.soyhardy.com/recipes.php?page...

Answer 6

We like cashew tofu.

Bake slices or cubes of firm tofu on a sprayed cookie sheet flipping once.  Stir fry some chopped celery, sliced water chestnuts, and  sliced onions.  Add pineapple tidbits and a bit of the juice, too.  Sometimes I thicken it with a little cornstarch.  Stir in the tofu and season with soy sauce or hoison sauce.  Just before serving, add cashews--I use the roasted and salted kind.

Answer 7

Soft tofu is good for soup while the extra firm ones are good for deep fry. All tofu goes with seafood. To kick up taste, add tomato and green onion. Do you like terriyaki source? It helps.