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Tofu comes in various textures: soft, medium, firm, and extra-firm. Use extra-firm for stir-fries and grilling, and opt for silken or soft tofu in smoothies and desserts.
Press and Drain
Before cooking, remove excess moisture from tofu. Place it between towels, then weigh it down for 15-30 minutes. This enhances flavor absorption and texture.
Marinate for Flavor
Tofu’s neutral taste makes it ideal for soaking up marinades. Create one with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and seasonings. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for maximum flavor.
(@loounie)Try Different Methods
Experiment with frying, baking, grilling, sautéing, or blending tofu into sauces. Each method has a unique texture. Try pan-frying or baking for crispiness and grilling for a smoky char.
Season and Spice
Don’t hold back on seasonings. Tofu pairs well with garlic, chili flakes, sesame oil, and more. Generously season to create a flavorful dish.
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If you desperately want to try a vegan version of chicken nuggets, this is as good as it gets. Tofu is used as the main ingredient in these plant-based nuggets, and you won’t be able to resist their soft texture and crispy exterior.
Crispy Baked Tofu
Speaking of all things crispy, this recipe for crispy baked tofu is a perfect fit for people who are at the very start of their vegan journey. You only need six ingredients to make it, including extra-firm tofu, oil, corn starch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Pan-Fried Tofu
Just when we thought that Sunderani’s tofu recipes couldn’t get any better, she rocked our world with her pan-fried tofu. If you want to make it even more delicious, consider drizzling it with a homemade miso tamari glaze for extra-tangy flavor.
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Packed with protein, fiber, and other nutrients, beans, and legumes can provide you with the health benefits you need if red meat is no longer as present in your diet. Among those beans and legumes you can try are green beans, peas, soybeans, and peanuts.
Chicken
While this may seem like an obvious replacement, chicken is a healthier alternative to red meats. High in iron and vitamin B, this white meat is highly versatile considering that it can be grilled, fried, and roasted, with each cooking style resulting in a different flavor.
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Grilled tofu is a timeless classic, and you can make it perfect by serving it with a choice of your favorite vegetables.
Tofu Tacos
All taco lovers are totally up for tofu in their tacos. Make this delightful course with grilled corn salsa, onions, and a lot of green salad.
Tofu and Broccoli
This is a vegetarian dream dish! Broccoli mixed with golden brown baked tofu in stir-fry sauce, covered with sesame is pure perfection.
| Vegan Recipes (@veganbowls)Honey BBQ Tofu
To get the right amount of sweetness and barbeque taste, you’ll need agave or maple syrup and some barbeque sauce. Stir them together until the mixture gets sticky and match it with fried tofu.
Tofu Tikka Masala
A wild, flavorful spiced tomato and a coconut milk sauce are just what your crispy tofu needs. Add cooked rice, and your tofu dish is all done.
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If you’ve never eaten tofu with a mouth-watering, crunchy texture, now’s the time to give it a shot. Hartmann’s tofu katsu bowls are spicy and nutritious, and you can make them even tastier by serving them with rice and pickled veggies.
Link to recipe in profile @rabbitandwolves . https://www.rabbitandwolves.com/vegan-tofu-katsu-bowls #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedrecipes #crueltyfree #dairyfree #glutenfree #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #veganaf #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #veganrecipes #comfortfood #vegancomfortfood #foodporn #veganfoodie #vegancommunity #veganfoodloversTofu Steak Paninis
Hot sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, but have you ever tried adding some tofu in the mix? You can use thinly sliced tofu to bake delicious steaks before adding your favorite ingredients to make the most perfect vegan paninis you’ve ever eaten.
Tofu Sticky Fingers
This recipe is inspired by Wingers’ signature sticky fingers, and it’s just as delicious as it sounds. Hartmann recommends serving it with her favorite blue cheese dip that brings the best out of baked tofu.
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]]>Rebecca of The Zesty Lime loves tofu like the rest of us, and she made it even better with her sticky sauce. You can make it with ease by using tamari, agave syrup, and sriracha, so follow her instructions to give your tofu some extra spice.
and i’ve got a whole list of new sauces i want to develop, so get ready to see something *other* than maple sriracha, garlic ginger, and orange tofu! 
although those sauces are all amazing and you can find the recipes in my ‘recipes’ story highlight! including this one, which is just a simple sweet & spicy sticky sauce i made to go with my coconut curry ramen recipe. 
. 280g pack extra firm tofu 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup cornstarch (cornflour) . sticky sauce: 2 tbsp tamari 2 tbsp agave or maple syrup 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp rice vinegar or ACV 2 tsp sriracha 1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp corn flour + 1 tbsp cold water, mixed separately then added to sauce) . heat oil in a non-stick pan at medium heat. break tofu into pieces and generously coat with cornstarch. once oil is hot, add tofu and fry until golden and crispy, about 7-10 mins each side. while tofu is frying, combine all ingredients for sauce and heat in separate pan at medium heat until it starts to thicken. once tofu is cooked, transfer into sauce and toss pieces until evenly coated.
Ingredients:
Tofu
- 280g pack extra firm tofu
- 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
Sticky Sauce
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or ACV
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp corn flour + 1 tbsp cold water, mixed separately then added to sauce)
Instructions:
- Put oil inside a non-stick pan, and heat it up at medium heat.
- After breaking tofu into pieces, use cornstarch to coat it. Once the oil heats up, put tofu inside the pan and fry until it becomes crispy and golden, for approximately 7-10 minutes on each side.
- Mix cornstarch slurry separately, before combining it with the rest of sauce ingredients.
- Use a separate pan to mix all the sauce ingredients, and cook them on medium heat until the texture becomes thicker.
- After tofu is done cooking, evenly coat each of the pieces with the sauce, and serve to your liking.
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@nikomeaustin ATX
Seattle Boricua BloggerIngredients:
The ingredient list for this miso soup includes 1/4 cup firm tofu, 1/2 cup chopped green chard, 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 1 sheet nori cut in rectangles, 3-4 tablespoons white miso paste, 4 cups water. The ingredients are definitely not what you have in your fridge every day, so you might need to make a trip to the store. This classic miso soup will exceed all your expectations.
Method:
The first thing you need to do is put the water on medium heat until it simmers. During the following step add the nori and leave the mix to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Put the miso in a bowl and start adding hot water in it. Mix it until you get a smooth consistency. Add the green chard, tofu, green onion to the pot and leave it for 5 minutes. Set it aside from the heat and you can start adding the miso. Add salt to your taste. You should serve it warm.
. . . What better way to start the weekend than to cook this simple yet flavoursome and filling dish! We made #misoramen with #shitake mushroom, #bokchoy and #poachedegg. For our very first attempt at cooking ramen, we did rather well! 
. . . The flavours pack a punch, the #mushrooms lend a kind of woodiness to the dish, and when that #liquidgold of a runny #eggyolk mixes with the broth, it results in the most amazingly creamy deliciousness! A meal in itself, this dish is #superquickandeasy, not to mention #superhealthy . . . #quickandeasymeals #quickandeasydinner #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #weekdaydinner #dinnerfortwo #japanesecuisine #miso #misosoup #noodles #udon #udonnoodles #asianfood #asiancuisine #healthynotwealthybutwiseThe post 15-Minute Miso Soup Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
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