Anyone here eat tofu?

SapphyrEyes · July 2009

How do you cook it? Pick it out? Last time I tried this when I was a teenager I just didn't get it right. I'm thinking I'll pick up a package of extra firm this weekend to make but I could definitely use a recipe tried and true from someone who's been there and eats it. Recommendations please?

crackerjackprinter · July 2009

No recipes, but foodnetwork has some great recipes usually!

nkintzel · July 2009

We eat tofu all the time. I use it mostly in stir-fries and curries. Its super easy and I always keep a few bricks in the fridge to sautee up with whatever veggies and herbs and spices I have around.

We like to do a coconut ginger sauce+tofu+veggies. Serve over jasmine rice. mmmmmm

But its really versatile. I've used it to add protien to like, mac-n-cheese and that sort of thing, casseroles, etc. Good stuffs.

Alirebco · July 2009

I usually stir fry it or bake it. I like a crust on mine but stir frying can make a mess out of my pans. Here's a great recipe for cooking it in the oven and you don't even need to press it beforehand! If you don't like rosemary, you can leave it out. And it's more like a rub for it, so don't add more oil or else it won't cook right. Trust me, I messed it up last week.

2 lb ef tofu, 2 tsp evoo, 2 tbsp minced fresh rosemary, 12 tsp paprika, 1 tsp coarse salt. 450 oven, cut tofu 12 cubes per cake, mix other ingred, add tofu, Gently toss to coat, transfer cubes gently to parchment lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 min, gently stir after 15

hollyish · July 2009

Extra firm tofu makes outstanding BBQ sandwiches. I use a recipe from the book veganomicon but I found one almost identical.

https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Barbecue-Tofu-Sandwiches/Detail.aspx

sommerrayne · July 2009

It depends what you want it to taste like. I really like the taste of plain ol EVOO pan fried tofu but you could do this and then add stir fry veggies and some stir fry sauce - it would be great.

I do think that extra firm is the way to go.

Tarta · July 2009

I love tofu in all its forms and can eat it plain straight out of the carton. But if you're just starting out with it may I suggest you find an Asian market near you and look for freshly made tofu? It's often in rubbermaid style containers with water or sometimes they have a big bin of it and you can buy as much or as little as you like. Fresh tofu has a much milder flavor and the texture can't be beat. So many people have no idea how different it is. Really delicious.

I recommend adding it to a recipe you already know and love to start off. I crumble or cube it in my favorite curries. You could crumble it into a meatloaf or other type of casserole. I've scrambled it like eggs adding chicken boulion powder and turmuric etc. We also make a cold tofu salad by cubing up cold fresh tofu and pouring a dressing of soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil and seeds, freshly ground ginger etc So YUM!

breech · July 2009

i like it on salad, cooked with mr. yoshida's sweet teriyaki. soooo good. i like mine chopped litle though, i dont like big chunks. i also like it with cooked carrots, cabbage, zuchini, and broccoli, in a seshwan sauce...mmm

DG1 · July 2009

You might think this seems gross, but I like it:

* block of extra-firm tofu (drained)

* rice (I use uncle ben's ready rice)

* salsa (amount to taste or to desired consistency)

* black beans (optional)

* chopped peppers (optional)

Cook or heat rice. Chop tofu into bite-sized blocks. Mix rice, tofu, and salsa (plus black beans and chopped peppers or onions or whatever) in a big ol' bowl. Heat some more (microwave) until warm.

Eat!

It's not the fanciest, but it's sortof a nice mexican rice bowl that you can make in about 5 minutes.

SapphyrEyes · July 2009

That doesn't sound gross. I like mexcian tasting food. So I definitely think I'd give that a try.

SapphyrEyes · July 2009

Tarta there is an Asian market about 15 miles from here, but the area is sometimes shady because of where it is. And there's no parking whatsoever. If it was closer and there was parking I could put up with the shady and just go in the early afternoon when it's really busy down there, the no parking though kills me.

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