Tofu: how to buy, prep and cook
Silken, soft or firm, all tofu is made by liquefying soaked soy beans to make soy milk then adding a coagulant to form curds. The drained and pressed curd is tofu.
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.
Fried tofu with sweet chili sauce
Chunks of deep-fried firm tofu are tossed in sweet chili sauce with bird's eye chilies, shallots, bell peppers and finely chopped ginger. It's a vegan dish that we …
Sweet chili mushrooms and tofu
Fried tofu and mushrooms are tossed in sweet chili sauce infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. A delighful appetizer or side dish, or a meatless main dish.
Crispy tofu skin fingers with spicy honey lemon ginger sauce
Cakes of fresh tofu skin are cut into fingers and fried over low heat until golden and crisp. Make a no-cook sauce for dipping and you have a lovely snack or appetizer.
Agedashi tofu
Age means deep fried and dashi, of course, is the stock made from bonito flakes and kelp. Hence, agedashi tofu. For me, it’s the queen of tofu dishes. Squares of fried …
General Tso’s tofu
A meatless variant of the popular Chinese-American General Tso’s chicken, General Tso’s tofu is a great appetizer or meatless main course.
Tuna and tofu spring rolls
Three things about this recipe. First, it is possible to generously feed four people using a 180-gram can of tuna. Second, tofu is a great neutral-tasting ingredient that …
Miso soup
It’s very easy to make but the key to a good miso soup is using the correct ingredients. You just won’t get the unique flavor otherwise.