Tofu With Lemon And Garlic

Today is the day for tofu. This is great recipe I found. And simple. And cheap. All you need is tofu, lemon, garlic and some spices. Sooo simple. I just love cooking with tofu since it is so easy. You can prepare it in so many ways.

So, how to prepare this delicious meal? Here is how:

1. Make the rice

2. Fry tofu in the pan on little oil (I prefer coconut oil). Coat both sides with garlic powder, soy sauce, lemon juice. When it is brown on both sides it is done. That is it.

For more details check out original recipe for Lemon Garlic Tofu.

Do you want to knof how much it all cost? Only $2.95, acording to original recipe.

Here is the image. Do not forget to check original article:

Untitled

There are so many ways of cooking tofu, I almost every day find new and great tofu recipe.

I have recently stopped eating bread. At least majority of it. Previously my every dinner was containing bred. With some sort of vegan pate or tofu or seitan. But I've coma across very interesting book where bread was not so good. So i decided to try it out, my new diet without bread and some other food.

(image is taken from http://www.comocomecami.com/comocomecami/2011/02/tofu-relleno-de-vegetales-con-jengibre.html )

Now I found this great recipe where you stuff tofu and it looks like a sandwich. Perfect idea, especially for those that don't use bread. This one is definitely on my to-cook list.

There are so many different options of preparing  this tofu. I can't wait to try this one. I only have to find a big tofu block :)

How to make vegan tofu barbecue

Barbecue is great, you can make so many different foods. Barbecued meat is delicious but there plenty ofspace for vegetarian and vegan barbecues. However when you prepare vegetarian barbecue for meat eaters it is not zhat simple. People have lots of prejudice to vegan food. And you usually have only one attempt for them to try it. Do not blow it or they might never try it again :)

There are lots of vegan meat substitutes like tofu, seitan, burgers that are very good for grilling.

Here are some tips:

The first thing for a successful veggie barbecue is plenty of meaty-looking traditional barbecue fare – sausages, burgers, and marinated fillets. If your meat-eating friends can wrap their burgers up in baps, and splice their hot-dogs into buns, then they won’t be stepping too far outside their comfort zone – and the battle is half won. There are plenty of excellent meat-substitute products, based on soya, tofu or mycoprotein, that look and taste like the real thing. If you’re feeling devious, you can even avoid mentioning the dreaded v-word at all! Just remember to stock up on the requisite meaty accompaniments; relishes, mustard, ketchup and onions.

There are more tips for preparing vegetarian barbecue your friends will love. Check it out.

My favourite is tofu becouse you can marinade to taste sooooo delicious. Cooking tofu is so simple.

How to cook tofu: sweet and sour

I am sure you knof how to cook tofu. I love cooking with it becouse it is so easy and tofu is also very healthy food.

Most of the time I prepare stir fry with veggies. I have never tried making sweet and sour recipe with tofu. I don't know why because I love it eating in a restaurant. Maybe now it is the right time to make it myself.

Here I found a simple and great looking recipe for sweet and sour tofu.

 

Things you will nedd: tofu, scallions, garlic, ginger, carrots, sauce ingredients, shiitake mushrooms.

 

How to do it? Follow original recipe for details.

 

 

 

 

Tofu recipe: spicy taco salad

Are you wondering how to cook tofu for todays lunch? Let me give you idea. 

This one I have never tried but when I look at ingredients It must be great. I will give it on my menu soon.

The things you need:

1 lb. extra firm tofu, drained
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. chipotle pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 head of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
1 cup guacamole
Salsa (optional)

Short directions:

Slice tofu and brown it on both sides. Sprinkle cayenne, chipotle, cumin. Saute onion and bell pepper and add cayenne and chipot.

This is very shortened version. Read full recipe for Spicy Tofu Taco Salad

 

Tofu recipe with tamari

I recently bought new tamary sauce and it is time to make use of it :) 

This is nice recipe to try how it combines with tofu.

 

Tamari-Miso Tofu and Veggies

1. Press the tofu about 15 minutes, draining occasionally, then cut into cubes. Spray a skillet with nonstick and then cook over medium-high until golden brown (I just went with about 5 minutes here. I didn't mind my tofu on the softer side). Set tofu cubes aside. Wipe out skillet, then spray with nonstick for the stirfry.

2. Meanwhile, prep veggies and mix together the tamari-miso sauce. When skillet is ready to go, add all the veggies at once (no broccoli to slow down cooking time) and the tofu. Let cook over high for about three minutes. Then add the sauce. Stirfry for about another minute or two, or until the veggies and tofu have some time to absorb the sauce.

3. Serve with rice noodles, a slice of lime, and some additional siracha and maybe some additional Bragg's (if you made the sauce with it).

For detailed instructions refer to original article for tofu recipe

I love tofu for its simplicity and diversity. It can taste just whatever you desire. And is healthy as well!

What do you think?

Another vegan recipe - tofu with noodles

There are limitless possibilities to cooking tofu. It is great if fried, baked, cooked, mixed in smoothie or almost ansy other way.

If you are hungry for some tofu with noodles click on this recipe.

 

What you wil need:

1 package skinny gf spaghetti
1/2 c peanut sauce
1 c edamame
1 small head broccoli
1 block tofu
1 T sesame oil
1/2 t chili oil
1 T gf soy sauce
black pepper
1/2 t ginger and garlic powders
1 t Chinese cooking wine

 

The images look very tasty and I am sure it tastes great.

 

Bon apettit!

Are you in mood for Baked Tofu?

Who does not like tofu? It is irreplaceable food in vegan diet, tastes great if fresh and prepared properly and is healthy as well.

 

I usually make myself stir fried tofu  but I will try this recipe, baked tofu. It looks quite promissing.

(image is from http://theveganmouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/baked-tofu.html)

 

What do you think about this? What is your favourite way of preparing tofu?

Vegan Tofu recipe: Pan Fried Glazed Tofu

I came across nice recipe with tofu. It looks quite easy to make.

 

 

Detailed recipe is availabe here: Pan Fried Glazed Tofu

 

 

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package extra firm tofu (some brands say “hard tofu)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon chili sauce (I use Thai sweet chilly sauce)
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon of Mirin
1 teaspoon sesame seed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 

 

Short directions:

Drain tofu. 
Mix the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, chili sauce, chili powder, garlic and Mirin (if you have it).

Toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry non-stick skillet.

Add vegetable oil in the non-stick skillet and let it heat for about 30 seconds on medium. Saute the tofu slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until they get golden brown.

 

 

Remove tofu from skillet keeping skillet over medium. Carefully add the soy sauce mixture into the hot skillet and let it bubble and thicken. Return the fried tofu slices back to the skillet and glaze it with the sauce.

Arrange the tofu over rice and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think? Do you like this tofu recipe?

 

Simple Recipe: Crisp Tofu in Tomato Pepper Sauce

If you read my blog you probably got the idea that I love tofu. You can fry the tofu or use it in many different ways.

Recently I came across nice tofu recipe. I think you will love it too.

What you will need:

• 200ml (7 fl oz) vegetable oil
• 500g (1 lb 2 oz) silken tofu, drained and cut into 3cm (11/4 inch) cubes
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp minced red Asian shallots
• 1 birdseye chilli, finely sliced
• 4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 spring onions (scallions), cut into 5cm (2 inch) lengths
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 coriander (cilantro) sprigs, to garnish (I didn't use.)

 

Read entire recipe for Tofu in Tomato Pepper Sauce

 

What do you think? 

Useful Tips for Cooking Tofu

I love tofu and have been eating it quite some time. Here are some really useful tips that are good to know when using tofu. 

Did you know that it is essential to remove as much water as possible from it before marinating it? And never to marinate it with oil.

Store Tofu in a Fridge
If you open a pack and do not use it all, then drain, rinse, and submerge in fresh cool water in a clean container. Store in the fridge for no more than a few days.

What is the right amount

Tofu is a concentrated protein and should be eaten in small quantities, combined with grains and veggies. You do not need it as much as meat. A couple of smaller slices will usually do.

Choose the right type of Tofu 

Tofu comes in a wide variety of forms, from extra soft to extra firm. Some types are better for particular cooking method. Soft tofu may be scrambled like eggs while firmer tofu is better suited for frying.

Press the Tofu
Because tofu is full of water you should press out the old water so you can get new water with flavours in.

First drain the water that it's packaged in and cover in a clean paper towel. Weigh down the dish towel with a kilogram weight to remove any excess water that's left. This should take around 15 minutes. If you slice it first you can speed up the process.

Marinating tips

Marinating tofu is popular way of giving it a flavour of your taste. If you are marinating for less than one hour, it can be done at room temperature with tofu covered. Check tofu recipes here.

Tofu hates marinades containing oil
Tofu has a lot of water in it, even after you press it. Since oil and water don't mix stay away from oil in your tofu marinade. Using oil will actually create an oil slick on the tofu and the flavors will have a hard time to get in. 

How to Cook Tofu
Tofu may acts like a sponge. If you removed the water from your tofu be careful if you put it in any liquid since it will absorb that taste.
In a soup or stew, you can preserve the the flavor of a marinated tofu by first frying it on a little oil. If this process is skipped, the tofu's flavors will mix with the soup or stew broth.

Barbecue it for 4-5 minutes on each side.

Bake it. Slice pressed and drained firm tofu blocks into thin slices and bake on a cookie sheet (sprayed with non-stick spray) at 350-400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Saute cubes or thin triangles of pressed and drained firm tofu in coconut oil until golden brown.

Deep fry it. Fry thin slices of pressed and drained firm tofu in your deep fryer until light brown and crispy.

Add it to chili or stew. After firm tofu is drained and pressed, it can be crumbled into pieces that are much like ground turkey or ground beef. Add crumbled firm tofu to chili or stew and cook through for at least 15 minutes at medium heat. If you marinated it, fry it on oil to lock in marinated taste inside.

Or you can just stir-fry the tofu

Read entire article with important tips to cook tofu.

What do you think about tofu cooking tips?

 

How to fry tofu in a pan

Tofu nutritional values are very convicing and it is no wonder it has grown so popular.

 

Frying tofu is very popular and really easy way to prepare meal with tofu.

 

Ingredients:
- tofu
- vegetable oil (preferably coconut)
- marinade *(optional: marinade which you prefer: soy sauce, garlic, pepper, chili, ginger, vinegar...)

Instructions:

1. slice tofu in smaller pieces. Some prefer cubes, other triangles or slices. Cubes tend to take longer to fry, because you should fry them evenly on all six sides whereas slices need to be fried only on two sides.

 

Red full story how to make fried tofu in a pan

 

Bon Appetit!