tofu recipes? help please?

Question

I have one tub of firm tofu in my frige. Does anybody know of something I could do to it so I could bring it into school for lunch today? (i. e. fry, marinade..)

Answer 1

Here is something very simple to do. Tofu "steaks" - cut the block in half and then marinade them for a couple hours or overnight in teriyaki sauce or Italian dressing or any other kind of marinade and then broil them for a few minutes on each side. They turn out a little crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Serve with some rice and veggies.

Answer 2

The Most Versatile Tofu Recipe in the World
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 medium potato
1 small/medium onion
1 garlic clove
5 cauliflower florets
4 stems or florets of broccoli
vegan chicken flavor seasoning (optional)
1/2 block firm tofu
olive oil
1 small jar of any vegan cooking sauce or a small batch of home-made vegan sauce*
Directions:
* This can be any sauce - a curry sauce such as masala or a Chinese-dish sauce such as sweet and sour! Any sauce works fine, as long as its not concentrate!
Peel the potato and cut into small cubes. Wash the cauliflower and broccoli and cut into smaller pieces.
Bring a pan of water to the boil, and throw in the potato. Cook for about 5 minutes and then add the rest of the vegetables. Boil until all vegetables are tender, with a slight bite (time of cooking will vary, but make sure the potato is in small pieces as it takes longer to cook.
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat some olive oil- enough to fry the tofu and onions in. Go easy with it though, or you will have to drain excess oil before adding the sauce.
Drain any excess water from the tofu and cut into cubes. When the oil is hot, add the tofu. If you want the tofu to have a slight chickeny taste, sprinkle lightly with the seasoning whilst you fry. Stir fry until a light golden brown.
Add the onions and garlic.
When the vegetables are cooked, drain and put to one side.
Once the onions have lightly browned, add some of the sauce and stir well. Add the vegetables and mix well. Add more sauce- enough to cover the vegetables and tofu without drowning it. Stir occasionally until heated through.
Serve with rice.
This recipe/serving suggestion can be adapted in so many ways... organic veg, frozen or fresh veg, any flavor sauce. You can replace cauliflower or broccoli with maybe peas or carrots or replace potatoes with sweet potatoes (adjust boiling time as necessary).

Answer 3

i tried this just last night and liked it.here goes..
slice the tofu into 1/2" thick slices.reserve.in a wide dish, pour some soy sauce,honey,lime juice,paprika and vegetable oil.stir to combine.place the tofu slices in the marinade and let it sit for 1/2 an hour turning every 15 minutes.
meanwhile combine some breadcrumbs with grated parmesan and place in a pie plate.heat up the skillet.swirl some oil till nearly smoking.
coat the marinated tofu slices in the bread mixture on both sides pressing firmly to make it stick.sear the tofu on the pan till lightly browned.
serve with a tomato salad in lettuce cups.

Answer 4

Judges Choice: Tofu Burger yield: 6 burgers

Ingredients:
· 1 lb tofu
· 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
· 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
· 2 Tbsp. vegetable bouillon powder
· pepper to taste
· 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
· 1/4 cup (or more) sesame seeds
· 1 small scrubbed potato
· 1/4 tsp. (or more) garlic powder
· onion powder to taste, or one small onion
Grind the tofu, potato and onion (if using) in a food processor. Don't let it get too fine. Mix in remaining ingredients, shape into burgers and bake at around 350 degrees on a very lightly oiled cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes, turning once. They can also be fried.
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2

Flakken (veggie bacon)

"This marinated smoked tofu fries up into crisp veggie bacon! Freezing the tofu and thawing helps to improve the texture, and makes it easier to slice."

Original recipe yield:
4 servings
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 5 Min
INGREDIENTS
·1 (7.5 ounce) package smoked firm tofu, frozen and thawed
·1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
·1 tablespoon water
·2 tablespoons maple syrup
·1 dash liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
·2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
·1 teaspoon onion powder
·1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
·2 tablespoons butter or margarine
DIRECTIONS
1.Slice the thawed tofu into very thin slices (like bacon). In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, water, maple syrup, liquid smoke, soy sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Place the tofu strips into the bowl to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2.Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly fry tofu strips until crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Faken-Veggie-Bacon/Detail.aspx

Answer 5

Cut tofu into cubes, place in pyrex or pie plate. Sprinkle with 2 tbs soy sauce, 1 tbs olive oil and 1tbs teriyake sauce. You can also add chopped garlic or ginger. Bake at 300 for one hour.

Tofu will become hard and you can add it to anything. Instant rice, pasta, even between two slices of bread.

Answer 6

ITALIAN
Stir fry red onion, garlic, tofu, black olives and red pepper in olive oil. Add sweetcorn if liked.
Add tinned tomatoes, tomatoe puree (1 tbsp per person), basil, oregano and chilli if desired.
Add a splash of worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
serve with wholewheat sphagetti or pasta.
Tastes just as good cold as it does hot.

CURRY
stir fry onion, garlic, yellow pepper, french green beans and tofu.
Add madras curry powder, cumin seeds and ginger at 1/2tsp per person. Add chilli puree to taste (1tsp per person - medium hot)
Add 2 tbsp low fat natural set yoghurt per person.
add coriander - can be fresh or dried.
Serve with brown rice, popadums and lime pickle.
Obviously, this one will need reheating if you take it in a packed lunch - although don't reheat rice!
But you could have it for dinner instead.

Answer 7

FRIED TOFU & WATERCRESS SALAD

Ingredients
1 12-ounce package light, extra-firm tofu (fresh bean curd), drained
3 tablespoons tamari sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard or 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cooking oil
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons cooking oil
6 cups torn spinach
1 bunch watercress (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced fresh button mushrooms or enoki mushrooms
1 cup red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes
1 medium red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Directions
1. Cut tofu crosswise into eight 1/2-inch slices. In a 2-quart rectangular baking dish arrange slices in a single layer. Pour tamari sauce over tofu; turn slices to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, for vinaigrette, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine vinegar, ginger, sugar, mustard, and salt. Cover and blend or process until combined. With blender or processor running, add the 1/3 cup oil in a thin steady stream. Blend or process for 15 seconds more.

3. Drain tofu, discarding tamari sauce. In a shallow dish combine cornmeal and sesame seeds. Carefully dip tofu slices in cornmeal mixture to lightly coat both sides. In a large nonstick skillet cook tofu in the 2 teaspoons hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp and hot, carefully turning once. (You may need to cook tofu in two batches; avoid crowding the skillet.)

4. In an extra-large bowl combine spinach, watercress, mushrooms, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the vinaigrette over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Divide among 4 dinner plates. Cut the tofu slices in half diagonally. Arrange the tofu over spinach mixture. If desired, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds. Makes 4 servings.

Answer 8

One thing i have alot is extra firm tofu cut into inch long slices, then stir fry it in celery, garlic powder, and fresh onions. You can also add what ever spices you like. My whole family likes it! (i used Mrs. Dash- garlic &herb)

Answer 9

well i let mi tofu marinate in soy sauce and then mix it with frozen veg in a stir-fry.. lovely!

here a site with nice tofu ideas...

Answer 10

you could make tofu fajitas , just gently fry it all together with some salsa mix and put some salad inside the wrap , simple !