What are some good recipes useing Tofu?

Question

I am trying to get my kids into eating healthy and I am looking for some recipes using tofu that are both tasty and flavorful.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Tofu "Egg" Salad:

1 14oz. or 16 oz. firm or extra firm tofu, drained and pressed

1/2 cup regular OR eggless mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise. It's truly amazing.)

4 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

or

2 tbsp. dried parsley

1 pickle, minced

1-1/2 tbsp. prepared mustard i.e. the squeeze bottle kind

1-2 stalks green onion (spring onion), chopped (optional)

1 large stalk celery, diced

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. turmeric

Crumble or mash tofu into a medium mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix together well and chill before serving.

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Soy Sesame Tofu (use following peanut sauce recipe with thist):

1 block of water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1 inch cubes, and marinated for at least 30 minutes.

For marinade I used:

Low-sodium Soy Sauce

Toasted Sesame Oil

Ground Ginger

Garlic Powder

The amounts of each ingredient are up to you and your taste

Spray or lightly coat a pan with olive oil over medium-high heat and brown tofu, flipping or stirring occasionally.

Peanut Sauce for Tofu(recipe taken from Vegetarian Times magazine):

1 cup smooth peanut butter

10-15 sprigs cilantro, chopped

3 Tbsp. sugar or sweetener

2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

Cayenne pepper to taste

Whisk peanut butter with 1 cup of hot water in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until combined.

This sauce is not just great with tofu but is perfect for a vegetable dip or atop noodles.

Answer 2

You can actually put it into anything, and it will take on the flavor.  My grandson loves it in little chunks in miso soup;  and you can add it to chili or spaghetti sauce.......Our favorite way, though, is to slice a package of extra-firm tofu into 4 really thick slices;  brush with olive oil & sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano and BBQ it until golden brown on all sides.  It tastes a little like fried mozzarella:)

Answer 3

here are some of my favorites:

tofu burgers

tofu lasagna

pasta with tofu tomato sauce

stuffed pasta tofu shells

chinese tofu and vegetable stir fry

tofu omelette

tofu quiche

Answer 4

Ground Pork on top of Soft Tofu:

I would steam the tofu while i prepare the meat.  I would sauteed chopped onions or shallots, then add ground pork and cook it until the meat is fully cooked.  Then, I would season the pork with fish sauce and oyster sauce.  Sauteed it for a couple minutes.  The tofu should be done by now.  Pour the meat mixture on top of the tofu.  This dish will take better if there's a lot of sauce.

Steamed Catfish with Black Bean Sauce over Soft Tofu:

Cut the catfish and tofu in pieces.  Place the tofu on the dish first, then the catfish.  Spread pre-packaged black bean sauce, fish sauce and oyster sauce on top of the fish.  Steam the dish until the fish is fully cooked.

Answer 5

Recipe Number One: Mock Chicken (Tofu) Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsps. Canola Oil (this oil is actually good for you!), Soy sauce, 16 oz. Frozen oriental vegetables, 10.527 oz. pkg. of tofu (firm or extra firm) --don't worry if you don't have the exact amount!, Small leftover chicken pieces (optional), chicken bouillon (optional)

Directions: Heat a wok or skillet, add oil, stir-fry vegetables.

Drain the water from the tofu (you always do that, unless you want watery tofu--it's up to you.) Slice tofu into squares resembling chicken, and shake soy sauce over the top. Heat (but don't overcook) in the oil with vegetables. Add leftover chicken and/or chicken bouillon if you wish. Serve immediately. It's good with rice or Chinese noodles.

Variation: Use canned chicken chow mien in place of frozen vegetables and leftover chicken.

Recipe Number Two: Macaroni and Tofu

Ingredients: 6-8 oz. macaroni, water to cover up the macaroni, 4-6 oz. of cheese (optional), 10 - 16 oz. tofu grated cheese, peas and carrots

Directions: Heat water in a saucepan (where else would one heat it?) and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain the macaroni and pour into a large casserole dish. Slice tofu into small chunks and distribute evenly among the macaroni. If you wish, intermingle cheese. Add frozen peas and carrots around the outer edge of the pan. It can be quite pretty. sprinkle grated cheese on top. Some people also enjoy seasoned breadcrumbs.

Alternate: You may even prepare boxed cheese and macaroni, and add tofu. Or use broccoli or green beans. As a famous chef once said, "Use a little of this, a little of that, whatever you have!"

Recipe Number Three: Tofu Omelet

If you want tofu incognito, this is one of the best!

Ingredients: However many eggs you feel comfortable with, cholesterol-wise, package of tofu (the way we see it, the tofu cancels out the eggs--guilt free!), about 4 oz. of cheese (optional), oriental vegetables, canola oil, seasoned salt (Salt is not bad, according to current studies, if you supplement with magnesium. Or use Life Plus' Corrected Salt.).

Directions: Whip the eggs, mixed with a little milk, using a fork or beater. Lightly coat a pan with oil, and pour in the eggs. Add diced tofu. Sprinkle in the cheese (if desired) and salt, and add the vegetables. As my mother always said, "cook it until it's done!"

Recipe Number Four: Tuna and Tofu

Ingredients: Small can of tuna, Cake of tofu--the softest kind is best, 8 oz. of noodles, Mushroom soup

Directions: Heat water to a boil, and add noodles. In a separate pan, heat tuna, tofu pieces, and mushroom soup. Serve tuna and tofu over noodles.

Recipe Number Five: Tofu Chili

Ingredients: Firm tofu, sprinkle of chili powder, kidney beans, chili beans, small amount of leftover ground beef (optional), canned tomatoes, onions and green peppers if you like them, beef bouillon (optional)

Directions: Crumble tofu into all of the above ingredients and simmer until you can't wait any longer.

Recipe Number Six: "Pasghetti and Tofu "Bulbs"

Ingredients: 8 oz. of "pasghetti" noodles, cooked hamburger (optional), beef bouillon and toasted brown rice flour (if you don't use hamburger) usual size package of tofu, your favorite sauce, dry breadcrumbs

Directions: In a large bowl, mix together tofu, breadcrumbs and hamburger or bouillon/rice flour mix. Form into "bulbs." Fry your meat "bulbs". Meanwhile, boil water, and cook spaghetti according to package directions. When bulbs are done all the way through, pour in sauce and simmer until spaghetti is your favorite consistency.

Why is this recipe called "Pasghetti and Tofu Bulbs?" Ask any five year old to say "spaghetti and tofu balls," and see what you get!

Recipe Number Seven: Tofu Loaf

Ingredients: Tofu, breadcrumbs, bouillon, rice flour or corn meal, catsup, hamburger or sausage (optional)

Directions: Mix ingredients together until the consistency resembles your favorite meat loaf. Pour a thin layer of additional catsup on top. Bake at a medium temperature (about 350 degrees) for appproximately half an hour. If you like a crisp loaf, uncover for the last five minutes..

Recipe Number Eight: Tofu Potatoes "Au Gratin"

Ingredients: Tofu (preferably soft, not firm), seasoned salt, four to six medium sized potatoes peeled and sliced, peeled and sliced onion (optional), soft, meltable cheese (optional), grated cheese

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish. If desired, sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake.

Recipe Number Nine: Tofu and Yogurt (Mock Cheese) Cake

Ingredients: Equal amounts of soft tofu (6 oz.) and yogurt (6 oz.), one cup of sugar two egg whites, 1 tsp. vanilla (or use vanilla yogurt, and only half the sugar), graham cracker crust

Directions: Beat all ingredients together until creamy. Pour into graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 until top is slightly golden.

Recipe Number Ten: Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients: Tofu, Half a dozen eggs, a few tablespoons of milk, seasoning salt or herbs, grated cheese, canola oil

Directions: Scramble mixture in hot oil. Serve with salad.

Recipe Number Eleven: Angeled Tofu Eggs

Ingredients: Half a dozen eggs or so, boiled, half a block of soft tofu (keep the other half covered in water, and use it in a few days) mustard, vinegar, parsley flakes and oregano (if desired)

Directions: Make as you would devilled eggs, only use tofu instead of mayo.

Recipe Number Twelve: Tofu Hors D'Oeuvre

Ingredients: Equal amounts soft or melted cheese and tofu (soft), garlic powder, Italian bread, cut into squares

Directions: Mix together tofu/cheese mixture and garlic, and spread on bread squares. Toast in oven.

Recipe Number Thirteen: Tofu Goulosh

Ingredients: Leftover hamburgers, shredded and mixed with tofu macaroni, cooked and drained peas and carrots half a cup of milk a few tablespoons of flour

Directions: Cream flour and milk together in a bowl, add remaining ingredients, and pour mixture into casserole. Cook for about twenty minutes at 350. Alternate: Heat up in a frypan with oil, stirring frequently.

Recipe Number Fourteen: Tofu Cucumber Salad Dressing

Ingredients: One peeled cucumber, 1/2 a block of tofu, salad seasoning or salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions: Mix together in a blender, and use within two days.

Recipe Number Fifteen: Tofu Pot Pie

Ingredients: Tofu, soft cream of chicken soup mixed vegetables, pie crust

Directions: Mix tofu, chicken soup and vegetables; pour into pie crust. Bake until the edges of the pie crust turn brown and the mixture inside bubbles.

Recipe Number Sixteen: Tofu Patties

Ingredients: Equal amounts of ground beef and tofu, (or skip the ground beef and substitute toasted brown rice flour and beef bouillon), one egg, bread crumbs

Directions: Mix all ingredients and fry in oil until brown.

Recipe Number Seventeen: Tofu Stew

Ingredients: Canned or frozen stew meat, vegetables, tofu

Directions: Cut tofu into stew meat sized chunks; add other ingredients and simmer.

Recipe Number Eighteen: Tofu Soup

Ingredients: Tofu, barley, mixed vegetables, chicken broth, or bouillon

Directions: Cook barley according to package directions. Add small chunks of tofu, mixed vegetables, and broth. Simmer.

Recipe Number Nineteen: Tofu Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients: Two cans green beans, half of block of tofu, can of dried onions

Directions: Mix ingredients in casserole dish, and bake at 350 for about 19.999 minutes. (What? Your oven isn't the same as mine? Take it out when the onions get brown!)

Recipe Number Twenty: Easy Chocolate Tofu Pie

Ingredients: Tofu block, soft, chocolate syrup, graham cracker crust

Directions: Mix tofu with enough syrup to turn tofu a creamy brown. Pour into crust. Chill and serve. .