Steamed tuna and tofu with soy chili sauce
A dish I cooked about a year ago. Easy to prep, simple to cook, tantalizing to smell and just lovely to eat. I didn’t publish a recipe earlier because I wanted to …
Tofu
Made by adding a coagulant to soy milk and pressing the curds into varying levels of softness (or firmness), the Chinese have been making tofu for 2,000 years. The spread of tofu-making and consumption in Asia may or may not have coincided with the spread of Buddhism and the Buddhist meatless diet.
Start with a guide on how to buy, prep and cook tofu before deciding which among the recipes in this list you want to try at home.
Tofu and shiitake braised in ginger soy sauce
Fried crispy tofu cubes, chunks of shiitake and vegetables and braised in ginger sauce, dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha and sesame oil. We had it …
Can soft tofu be substituted for firm tofu?
The general answer is no. Soft tofu and firm tofu both exist because they are meant for different uses in cooking. That’s why recipes specify if you need one or the …
Green curry pork, tofu and vegetables
With a cooking time of 15 minutes, this very tweakable meat and vegetable curry is fast and easy enough to make for a filling breakfast. Reheat any leftover for lunch or …
Tofu and tomato egg drop soup
Cooked with a can of whole peeled tomatoes, a pack of silken tofu and beaten eggs. Garnished simply with finely sliced scallions, this soup is tasty and filling.
Kimchi soup
It's not jjigae (which is a stew) and it's not traditional Korean kimchi soup either. The heat is milder, there's a subtle sweetness and the soup base is decidedly …
Tofu, egg and bok choy soup
Lightly fried cubes of tofu, omelette torn into chunky pieces, bok choy and goji berries (wolfberries) are simmered in chicken bone broth seasoned with soy sauce and fish …
10-minute Kung Pao tofu
Tofu takes the place of chicken in this meatless version of a Chinese favorite. Pair with rice for a complete meal or serve as a snack, appetizer or side dish.