https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:40:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2116752 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:29:34 +0000 April 2116752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tofu cheese I described has a semi-tangy chees-ish flavor without actually tasting like dairy.&nbsp; You know how nutritional yeast is often used when you need something cheese-esque for vegans -- it's kind of like that.&nbsp; Cheesy umame taste but not going to fool anyone.</p> <p>If yours comes out with a heavy, "beany" flavor, try using mellow white miso.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2116729 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:41:39 +0000 sarah 2116729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I love sprouted tofu. It's the best. This is the tofu recipe that we make all the time, and we use it with everything: rice and grain bowls, Vietnamese rice noodle salads, peanut sauce over noodles, any kind of Thai or Chinese stir-fry... It's very simple, but very delicious.</div><div><br /></div><div>Press out as much of the moisture as possible by squeezing the tofu over the sink between your palms. Slice into 6 slabs (about 0.5 cm thick). Blot with a paper towel to soak up additional moisture.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Heat 2 T oil in a heavy skillet. Once the oil is hot, place the tofu in a single layer. It helps to cover with a splatter guard to prevent oil from getting all over the place. Cook over med-high heat for 8 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the tofu slabs and cook the other side for 8 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>While the tofu is cooking, make the sauce:</div><div>1/4 C soy sauce</div><div>2 T sherry or Chinese cooking wine</div><div>1 T rice vinegar</div><div>1 tsp dark sesame oil</div><div>1 T ginger, minced</div><div>1 garlic clove, minced</div><div>3 Thai red chilies, minced (or less if you don't like the heat)</div><div><br /></div><div>When the tofu is done cooking, pour the sauce over it and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Flip the tofu and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Slice or cube as desired and add to your dish.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114839 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 05:43:55 +0000 elpgal 2114839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April and Lisa P, the tofu cheese recipes are very fascinating! </p> <p>Miso and tofu..? How does it taste? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114634 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:52:48 +0000 April 2114634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sacrifice one block to tofu cheese.&nbsp; This is a sliced cheddar-like cheese (tastes nothing like cheddar but gives you the same chew)</p> <p>Sprouted tofu is way firm, so it's a good use for it.&nbsp; </p> <p>Also toss some blocks in your freezer, which changes the texture completely.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Macrobiotic-style tofu cheese is quite simple.&nbsp; Cut the block in half at the equator and slather all sides with any kind of miso paste you have on hand.&nbsp; Then just leave it alone for days in your refrigerator.&nbsp; Wrapping in cheesecloth is a nice touch but not essential.&nbsp; Leave it as long as you want - it will get tangier by the day, so taste after like three days or so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114563 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:34:37 +0000 Jules 2114563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My hack for fish taco sauce is tartar sauce and sriracha (you can mix them together or just add separately). I wonder how that would work with the coated tofu? I’ll try it some day as I also have one vegetarian kid and one who loves fish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114492 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:54:25 +0000 elpgal 2114492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, thank you. Can't wait to try it. Not a meat-eater but looks like chopped up mushrooms are a good substitute?&nbsp;</p> <p>L'Abeille, Looks like tacos are on the menu. I have purple cabbage, cilantro, scallions etc. Did a very productive grocery run today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114487 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:51:24 +0000 L'Abeille 2114487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a pro like some of these posters, but when my daughter was vegan, I made fish tacos for us and used tofu for hers and it turned out great.</p> <p>I used a mix of cornmeal and ground flax seed for the breading (because I tried that once when I was using up what we had on hand, and it was so yummy). Fry till nice and crispy.</p> <p>The other ingredients I used was cabbage slaw (with oil and vinegar), sour cream, salsa, and avocado slices. Cilantro if I have some on hand. I've used flour or corn tortillas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114396 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:21:51 +0000 Diana 2114396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK. &nbsp;Keep in mind I don't actually usually measure anything when I make this so I'm guessing at some of the amounts for the seasonings and stuff. &nbsp;But they're easy to adjust to taste.</p> <p>Also, this is a very inauthentic but very quick and easy version. &nbsp;You can do it in like 10-15 minutes. &nbsp;I also change up some things from the "real" version for personal tastes - for example, restaurant versions tend to be very oily and I don't like that/it's not healthy so mine does not have that chili-oil slick on top. &nbsp;But you could add some chili oil (either store-bought or homemade) at the end if you want. &nbsp;</p> <p>Mix together:<br />1/4-1/3 lb ground pork (you can use beef if you prefer, or probably any ground meat)<br />1 t cornstarch<br />1 t soy sauce<br />1 t oyster sauce<br />1-2 T water</p> <p>Cook this in a pan with a little oil, breaking it up as you go, until it's just done. (The cornstarch/water means it stays pretty soft, which is what you want.) &nbsp;Then toss in and saute for a minute or so:<br />1 garlic clove, minced<br />~1/2 t minced ginger<br />dried chilis, broken up a little<br />1 fresh chili, chopped up<br />~1 t szechuan peppercorns, smashed a bit (or use powdered but I'd probably use less if so)<br />(CONFESSION: I often leave ALL of these out when I'm being v. lazy and it still comes out delicious.)</p> <p>Add in 1 pack of tofu cut into cubes (my favorite is actually silken but any kind works, depends on how soft you like the dish) and stir around for a minute or two. &nbsp;</p> <p>In the meantime, mix:<br />~1 T cornstarch&nbsp;<br />~2 T soy sauce<br />~2 T oyster sauce&nbsp;<br />~1 cup water <br />(how much water depends on how wet you like your sauce. &nbsp;You can add more during cooking if it's too thick, or add more cornstarch slurry if it's too runny.)</p> <p>Dump this in the pan and stir it all around. &nbsp;Let it simmer for 5 minutes or so. &nbsp;(You basically just want the tofu to get hot.) &nbsp;At this point, I often squeeze in some sriracha, particularly if I haven't added the chilies earlier. &nbsp;You can also taste and adjust the seasonings at this point. &nbsp;</p> <p>Toss in 1-2 sliced up scallions right before you turn off the heat. &nbsp;</p> <p>Serve with rice and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114320 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:37:29 +0000 elpgal 2114320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great ideas. So much tofu and so much time! I’m going to try every one of these.</p> <p>Diana, I would love a simple mapo tofu recipe. I have Sichuan peppercorns and the peppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114284 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:17:17 +0000 Style Fan 2114284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We eat tofu a couple of times a week.&nbsp; I stirfry it with veggies and a sauce or do a super easy oven meal. &nbsp;<br />The oven meal one can also be stir-fried but I like to put it in the oven because sometimes I am lazy.&nbsp; I chop the tofu block into pieces and put into a bowl.&nbsp; Then I add nutritional yeast.&nbsp; Put in as much yeast as you need to coat the tofu.&nbsp; Then add some oil.&nbsp; I use olive oil.&nbsp; Toss everything together.&nbsp; If I wanted to be fancy I would add a chopped onion, chopped mushrooms and/or chopped peppers.&nbsp; I put this all on a baking sheet.&nbsp; Usually, I put parchment paper on the baking sheet but I might just rub the baking sheet with oil.&nbsp; Put in a 350 oven for about 15 mins.&nbsp; If it is a bit crispy then it is done.&nbsp; If not let it cook longer.<br />Serve with soy sauce. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114236 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:32:57 +0000 Diana 2114236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is amazing and super easy:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.101cookbooks.com/caramelized-tofu/">https://www.101cookbooks.com/caramelized-tofu/</a></p> <p>I also like this (Just buy the red curry paste and it's incredibly fast. and you can use regular green beans if you can't find the long beans).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/03/phat-phrik-khing-with-tofu-long-beans-dry-fry-thai-curry-vegan-recipe.html">https://www.seriouseats.com/re.....thai-curry</a></p> <p>Otherwise, I do a lot of stir fries with tofu. &nbsp;The trick is to pan-fry it until it's golden and slightly crispy (both of those recipes above do this) which takes longer than you might think. &nbsp;Then you can just stir fry it with whatever veggies and sauce you like. &nbsp;</p> <p>I also make ma po tofu a lot. &nbsp;There's loads of different recipes online, but I do a quick version that is v. simple and tasty. &nbsp;Let me know if you want me to write it out for you. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114204 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:34:30 +0000 Neelie 2114204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use tofu in lettuce wraps instead of meat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For 2 packages:</p> <p>Press out as much of the liquid as possible between towels.<br />Chop in food processor or break up by hand into small pieces.<br />Marinate for at least an hour in:<br />1/3 cup honey<br />1/3 cup tamari sauce (or soy)<br />2 tbsp corm starch&nbsp; (All 3 whisked together)</p> <p>Fry up in a bit of oil in a wok or large pan until stick and crispy.&nbsp; Takes a while for the moisture to be cooked off.</p> <p>Use in lettuce wraps with any veggies and sauces you like eg:<br />Bean sprouts, snow peas, carrots etc.&nbsp; We like hoisin sauce.&nbsp; Wrap and enjoy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114203 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:31:05 +0000 Helena 2114203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We love tofu! We'll also sometimes do a crispy tofu and use it as you'd use crispy chicken - to dip, in a wrap, on a salad, etc ... lots of recipes online, this one looks good:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.food.com/recipe/panko-tofu-179585">https://www.food.com/recipe/panko-tofu-179585</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114182 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:29:49 +0000 Anonymous 2114182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a recipe for non-dairy feta cheese (made from tofu) sitting on my desk . &nbsp;I'm nervous about eating too much soy protein personally, but I LOVE feta and this recipe, while looking ridiculously complicated, is ticking off my non-dairy boxes too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114176 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:57:17 +0000 Angie 2114176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE tofu.</p> <p>Smother it in Indonesian peanut sauce! I love that dish and make it often.&nbsp;Here's&nbsp;a pic from a few&nbsp;weeks ago:&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114153 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:43:56 +0000 Anonymous 2114153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got this I make tofu stir frys about every week to take to work (well not lately...). 1 block makes 5 lunch servings for me. Here are some go to examples- but basic formula is tofu + veggies + sauce. </p> <p>Latina- with black beans, peppers (often roasted, banana), green chilis, jalapeno stuffed olives, salsa.<br /> Asian- with tamari, ginger, garlic, broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, cashews.<br /> Italian- with olives, sundried tomatos, eggplant, peppers, marinara sauce, feta.<br /> Summer veggie- with squash, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, marinara or Greek dressing.<br /> Mom's recipe- with spinach, tamari. She may use onions in it, but I don't.</p> <p>Often I'll add a pack of riced cauliflower to any to fill them out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114108 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:47:31 +0000 Barbara Diane 2114108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In a fried rice type dish?<br />I've never heard of sprouted tofu, so not so sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114095 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:37:42 +0000 rachylou 2114095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been eating tofu tacos that I’ve copied from the eatery next to the bakery. Theirs is tofu, pickled burdock, avocado cashew cream, red cabbage and cilantro garnish. I don’t really know how they prepare the tofu. I’ve been using fried tofu that comes that way. And I made the cream with avocado, yogurt and milk. I think pickled carrot would work in place of burdock. Or parsnip.</p> <p>Anyways: how about a taco? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/recipe-request---tofu#post-2114088 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:09:46 +0000 elpgal 2114088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything that is not a curry please. I ended up with 4 blocks of sprouted tofu by mistake and don’t know what to do with them. This is the high-protein, super-firm type. #firstworldproblems </p>